Denis Durantou

***Available Summer 2017***

Château L’Eglise Clinet is offered and a fabulous price of £650 IB per case (6x75cl) however, quantities are strictly limited as only 1,000 cases were produced...

***Available Summer 2017***

91/100 Points Tim Atkin MW 

Reflecting the sandier soils on which it is grown, La Chenade is often the lightest and most "feminine" wine in Denis Durantou's portfolio. This is very scented indeed, with refreshing acidity framing raspberry and wild strawberry fruit. The 30% new oak adds a sheen of vanilla spice.

***Available Summer 2017***

Tim Atkin MW awards the Château les Cruzelles 2014 93 points, which, (and as some of our fellow friends in the trade would state) is the same score as Châteaux Montrose & Ducru Beaucaillou “A wine that's very marked by its comparatively small percentage of Cabernet Franc, this is always one of the Gironde's greatest bargains. Grassy, elegant and leafy with dark berry and fennel notes that build on the palate, complemented by stylish, aromatic oak. Typically impressive winemaking”.

***Available Summer 2017***

Montlandrie le Castillon de Denis Durantou offers brilliant value for money and has received excellent reviews from all the leading critics. Tim Atkin tops the scores with 94 points (the same score Tim awards for Château Ausone!).

***Available Summer 2017***

Château Saintayme, a 100% Merlot beauty, which is an incredible bargain at just £95.00 IB per case...

90-91 James Suckling “A juicy red with blackberry, licorice and leather character. Full and balanced. Wonderful depth.”

91 Tim Atkin MW “Varietal Merlot sourced from clay and gravel soils, this is one of the best value Saint Emilions, made by Denis Durantou. It's got plenty of stuffing and concentration for an inexpensive wine, with aromatic, toasty oak, some orange zest and bright acidity”.

The La Petite Eglise 2014 was picked on 3 October and is matured in 50% new oak. It has a clean and generous, though comparatively uncomplicated bouquet, that is perhaps limited by the growing season. The palate is fresh and tense on the entry, a pinch of cracked black pepper at the front of the mouth. There is plenty of animation and energy in this La Petite Eglise with a fresh, almost citric finish that bodes well for the future.