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Denis Philibert 'Cuvée Françoise Poisard' 1996 Pouilly-Fuissé / Hospices de Beaune

Chardonnay from the Burgundian appellation of Pouilly-Fuissé in the Mâconnais region. 

This 1996 vintage of Cuvée Françoise Poisard was produced by Denis Philibert on behalf of the world-famous Hospices De Beaune charitable wine auction.

The Pouilly-Fuissé appellation was created in 1936 and exclusively produces white wines from 100% Chardonnay, often with a clear oak influence. Not to be confused with the Loire's Pouilly-Fumé which is Sauvignon Blanc based.

Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard 'Les Vergers' 1996 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er-Cru

Mature Chardonnay from the Premier Cru vineyard of Les Vergers, in the iconic Burgundian appellation of Chassagne-Montrachet.

Duperrier-Adam 'Les Caillerets' 2000 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er-Cru

Chardonnay from the Premier Cru vineyard of Les Caillerets, in the iconic Burgundian appellation of Chassagne-Montrachet.

The highly regarded Premier-Cru vineyard of Cailleret (often labelled Les Caillerets) is located south of Chassagne-Montrachet village and is planted exclusively with Chardonnay. 

Domaine Bart 1996 Fixin-Hervelets 1er-Cru

Pinot Noir from the small Premier-Cru vineyard of (Les) Hervelets within the Burgundian appellation of Fixin, located at the northern end of the Côte de Nuits sub-region.

Domaine Bart 1996 Fixin-Hervelets 1er-Cru

Pinot Noir from the small Premier-Cru vineyard of (Les) Hervelets within the Burgundian appellation of Fixin, located at the northern end of the Côte de Nuits sub-region.

Domaine Huet Brut 2000 Vintage Vouvray Pétillant 

 Vouvray Pétillant is a sparkling wine made from Chenin Blanc grapes the Loire Valley appellation of Vouvray. 

The Vouvray wine region, located in the Loire Valley's Touraine district, is famed for its white wine made almost exclusively from the Chenin Blanc grape. Various styles: sweet, dry, still and sparkling are permitted in the region. Other than Chenin Blanc, the lesser-known and rarely seen Arbois grape is also permitted. Chenin Blanc is also known as Pineau de la Loire in Loire and Steen in South Africa. 

Domaine Huet was founded in 1928 by Victor Huet and has since become synonymous with some of the finest Chenin Blanc. Clos Du Bourg was acquired by Domaine Huet in 1953 and is one of the oldest of all Vouvray vineyards.

Dow's 'Master Blend' 2000 LBV Port

2000 Late Bottled Vintage Port from the house of Dow's. Bottled in 2006.

Late Bottled Vintage (LBV) Port is a specific style of Ruby Port in which the fortified wine - from a single, specified vintage - is aged for an extended period of time before bottling. Unlike Vintage Ports, LBV Ports do not continue to mature in the bottle.

One of the great houses of Port- the name Dow has been associated with quality Port wine from the vineyards of the Upper Douro Valley for over two centuries.

De Waal 'Top Of The Hill' Shiraz 2003 Stellenbosch

Shiraz from South Africa's renowned Stellenbosch wine-region.

De Waal was previously known as Uiterwyk Estate.

Domaine Thenard 'Les Bois Chevaux' 1996 Givry 1er-Cru

Pinot Noir from the Premier Cru vineyard of Les Bois Chevaux in the Burgundian appellation of Givry within the Côte Chalonnaise sub-region.

Dietrich Pinot Gris Tokay d'Alsace 1986 Alsace

Pinot Gris from the famed eastern French wine-region of Alsace.

In Alsace, Pinot Gris was historically known as Tokay d'Alsace, but to avoid confusion with the Hungarian wine Tokaji, its name was forcibly changed first to Tokay-Pinot-Gris, with \"Tokay\" further dropped from its name by 2007.

The renowned Alsace wine region located in Eastern France, is home to aromatic white wines made from Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Sylvaner, Muscat d'Alsace and Pinot Gris. A small amount of red wine is also produced in the region, mostly from Pinot Noir grapes. The wines are permitted to be made in a dry or sweet style. The history of Alsace, flitting between French and German ownership for centuries, imparts itself within the region's wines - a cacophony of grapes native to both countries, ennobled and respected individually.

Domaine de la Motte 'Moelleux' 1988 Coteaux du Layon Rochefort-sur-Loire

Sweet Chenin Blanc from the parish of Rochefort-sur-Loire in the Anjou commune of the Loire Valley appellation of Coteaux Du Layon.

The wines of Coteaux du Layon are made from grapes that are very ripe, sun-dried on the vine, or affected by the \"Noble Rot\", botrytis cinerea, which dehydrates the grapes to raisins, leaving only the sweet sugary pulp with which to make the sweet wine. 

Domaine le Verger 'Cuvée Vieilles Vignes' 1995 Chablis

Mature, old vine Chardonnay from the iconic Burgundian appellation of Chablis.

Chablis is located in northern Burgundy and is one of the most well-known wine regions in France producing world renowned cool-climate Chardonnay. Compared to other Burgundian Chardonnays, Chablis wines typically have little or no oak influence- though many of the Grand Cru and Premier Cru wines receive some maturation in oak barrels.

Domaine Alain Geoffroy 'Beauroy' 1995 Chablis 1er-Cru

Chardonnay from the Premier Cru vineyard of Beauroy in the iconic French appellation of Chablis.

Chablis is located in northern Burgundy and is one of the most well-known wine regions in France producing world renowned cool-climate Chardonnay. Compared to other Burgundian Chardonnays, Chablis wines typically have little or no oak influence- though many of the Grand Cru and Premier Cru wines receive some maturation in oak barrels.

Domaine Joël Delaunay 'La Voûte' Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Touraine Chenonceaux Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc from the appellation of Touraine Chenonceaux located in the famed Loire Valley of France. 

The Touraine Chenonceaux vineyards are located on slopes on both sides of the river Cher. The white wines are permitted to be made exclusively from Sauvignon Blanc while the red wines are made from Cabernet Franc and Côt (Malbec). 

Darnault + Easthope Sauvignon Blanc 2021 France

Sauvignon Blanc from the South of France produced by Benjamin Darnault for online retailer Naked Wines. 

Domaine la Perdrix Costières du Gard

White blend from the appellation of Costieres du Gard, located in the far south-west corner of the Southern Rhone Valley in southern France.

The Costières du Gard appellation is the original name  for the Costières de Nîmes AOC which was established in 1989.

i Heart Prosecco Extra Dry Prosecco

Prosecco is an Italian wine region which belongs to the larger region of Veneto. It must be made from a minimum of 85% of the white wine grape, Glera- formerly known also as Prosecco. Prosecco is almost always made in sparkling (spumante) or semi-sparkling (frizzante) style but a still wine (tranquillo) is also permitted.