32. Domaine Clos du Caillou Bouquet des Garrigues (Rhone). Made predominantly from Grenach by Sylvie Vacheron, this exquisite Cotes du Rhone excudes red fruit flavours from its ripe, powerful frame.
33 Domaine Les Goubert Gigondas. Inky blackish-purple, unfiltered and unfined. Ripe, dark berry fruit with a hint of pepper. Plenty of tannins and fruit to carry it. Drinkable and delicious.
34 Fleurie Domaine de La Madone This deep vibrant purple wine has a lovely flowery and spicy nose bursting with fruit flavours, the palate has a note of minerality with a smooth velvety finish.
35 Domaine de Courteillac Bordeaux Superieur Classic Right bank Bordeaux, with soft tannins and fruity merlot character.
36 Vina Cerrada Reserva Rioja Tempranillo (Spain) Produced by Rioja Vega, intense spicy with ripe cherry and plum merging with vanilla. The body is fleshy and well balanced.
37 Domaine Rossignol Fevrier Beaune les Chardonneraux (Burgundy)
The Cote de Beaune is the more southerly part of the Cote D'Or, producing well fruited and elegant. Opulent richness with well-integrated New Oak.
38 Domaine Rene Rostaing Puech Noble Made in tiny quantities since 1999, the best example yet of the Rostaing’s ethic: elegant, yet concentrated; expressive, but subtle; hedonistic, but cerebral. 80% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre, 9% Grenache, Grenache Blanc. The Press on Puech Chaud: Andrew Jeffords, The New France - "The Rostaing touch is evident in the perfumed fruits and elegant, silky tannins, a stark contrast to Languedoc's more bruising reds." Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com - "...has northern Rhône fingerprints all over it in terms of sophistication of winemaking
39 Chianti Classico Riserva Petri da Vicchiomaggio 2005
Tradition & innovation guarantee an excellent & fruity structure balanced with exposure to oak. A low yield vintage guaranteeing excellent wine quality.
40 Domaine La Soumade Rasteau Les Violettes. Andre Romero (Rhone) Andre Romero's top cuvee from rasteau is Rich, concentrated and deeply satisfying. Mostly Syrah with a little Viognier.
41 Volnay 1er Cru Robardelle Rossignol-Fevrier Pinot Noir
Volnay has a deserved reputation for producing some of Burgundy's most elegant, delicate yet fragrant Pinot Noirs. Robardelle is on the border with the Meursault A.C.
42 Sarget de Chateau Gruaud Larose St Julien (Bordeaux) An appealing nose, attractive perfume and Cabernet fruit. Well rounded acidity. A lovely St Julien.