Lea & Sandeman turns 35 | Jancis Robinson, 12th October 2023
Our anniversary tasting last month brought together over 130 wines in one room. It's impossible to capture the whole tasting in just one case, especially when choosing from such a ‘wide and stimulating’ range, as Jancis notes.
Last week celebrated wine critic Jancis Robinson MW published her thoughts on our tasting (which you can find here). We were delighted with her feedback and you can see her selection from our tasting below. We’ve also put together a mixed case, based on her top-scorers which gives a flavour of what was on show. The case is a selection of her ‘VGV’ (very good value) and high-point-scoring wines – although we only have a limited amount of these special cases available.
"Lea & Sandeman’s tasting to celebrate their 35 years of existence was a real pleasure. Many a producer was there to explain their wines. The range was wide and stimulating."
"A London merchant that imports, retails and supplies the hospitality industry can boast an array of hand-picked wines that should be of interest to wine lovers, wherever they are."
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Mix and match individual bottles from the selection or order a full case of each.
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![LEGRAS Blanc de Blancs Brut Grand Cru Chouilly Champagne R&L Legras NV](/photos/LEGRAS-Blanc-de-Blancs-Brut-Grand-Cru-Chouilly-Champagne-R-L-Legras-NV.90x235.23097.png)
LEGRAS Blanc de Blancs Brut Grand Cru Chouilly Champagne R&L Legras NV
Champagne France 12.5% White
Chardonnay.
From the Chouilly grand cru.
Fresh pear, brioche, warm meadow hay. The spiciness of a summer hay meadow just before it’s cut – floral, golden-grassy, and satisfyingly savoury. Very rounded, approachable and with a...(read more)
![LANGHAM ESTATE Blanc de Blancs Brut NV](/photos/LANGHAM-ESTATE-Blanc-de-Blancs-Brut-NV.90x235.31838.png)
LANGHAM ESTATE Blanc de Blancs Brut NV
English Sparkling Wine United Kingdom 11% White
Chardonnay.
Tight and tense. Still very youthful. 12%
Jancis Robinson OBE MW![2021 LE GRAND MAYOL Vermentino-Clairette Domaine Borie la Vitarèle](/photos/2021-LE-GRAND-MAYOL-Vermentino-Clairette-Domaine-Borie-la-Vitarele.90x235.31135.png)
2021 LE GRAND MAYOL Vermentino-Clairette Domaine Borie la Vitarèle
Languedoc-Roussillon France 12.5% White
Clairette, Bourboulenc, Vermentino.
This is a wine that is so much about texture and mouthfeel. A blend of tutti-frutti Vermentino and floral, grippy Clairette, it has a sumptuous gently oily/creamy mouthfeel, with peach, citrus and wild flowers proliferat...(read more)
L&S![2022 ZELLENBERG Domaine Marcel Deiss](/photos/2022-ZELLENBERG-Domaine-Marcel-Deiss.90x235.31356.png)
2022 ZELLENBERG Domaine Marcel Deiss
Alsace France 13.5% White
Riesling, Auxerrois, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris.
Extremely intense nose – easy to see this is biodynamic. Really rich yet it finishes dry. Very easy to like.
Jancis Robinson OBE MW![2022 CAPELLANA Blanco Bodegas Nodus](/photos/2022-CAPELLANA-Blanco-Bodegas-Nodus.90x235.30962.png)
2022 CAPELLANA Blanco Bodegas Nodus
Utiel-Requena Valencia Spain 12% White
Macabeo.
Macabeo. A bit simple and dilute – but it’s not Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc! A tad astringent but very nice label. 12%
Jancis Robinson OBE MW![2021 SAINT MAUR Sauvignon Blanc Two Rivers of Marlborough](/photos/2021-SAINT-MAUR-Sauvignon-Blanc-Two-Rivers-of-Marlborough.90x235.31344.png)
2021 SAINT MAUR Sauvignon Blanc Two Rivers of Marlborough
South Island New Zealand 13.5% White
Sauvignon Blanc.
Blend of Wairau and Awatere. Some concrete and amphora. MUCH more interesting than the Convergence with layers and stoniness and real refreshment. Quite long. 13.5%
Jancis Robinson OBE MW![2021 DAMASCENE Chenin Blanc Swartland](/photos/2021-DAMASCENE-Chenin-Blanc-Swartland.90x235.30532.png)
2021 DAMASCENE Chenin Blanc Swartland
South Africa 13% White
Chenin Blanc.
Instantly impressive with notes of sautéed almonds, white peaches and hints of lees, the 2021 Swartland Chenin Blanc, made with natural ambient yeast, shows immense complexity on the nose with aromas of lemon past...(read more)
Anthony Mueller, The Wine Advocate![2018 SAINT CHINIAN Midi Rouge AOC Domaine Borie la Vitarèle](/photos/2018-SAINT-CHINIAN-Midi-Rouge-AOC-Domaine-Borie-la-Vitarele.90x235.31416.png)
2018 SAINT CHINIAN Midi Rouge AOC Domaine Borie la Vitarèle
Languedoc-Roussillon France 14% Red
Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre.
80-year-old Syrah and 100-year-old Carignan. Intense and rich. Oak influence. Maybe slightly less St-Chinian than some of their wines. 14%
Jancis Robinson OBE MW![2020 BANDOL Cuvée Classique 'Lulu & Lucien' Domaine Tempier](/photos/2020-BANDOL-Cuvee-Classique-Lulu-Lucien-Domaine-Tempier.90x235.33148.png)
2020 BANDOL Cuvée Classique 'Lulu & Lucien' Domaine Tempier
Provence France 14.5% Red
Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Cinsault, Mourvèdre.
Salty, herby and very southern. Good bite. No hurry to drink this! 14.5%
Jancis Robinson OBE MW![2019 MARSANNAY Champs Perdrix Domaine Derey Frères](/photos/2019-MARSANNAY-Champs-Perdrix-Domaine-Derey-Freres.90x235.28897.png)
2019 MARSANNAY Champs Perdrix Domaine Derey Frères
Côte d'Or Burgundy France 14% Red
Pinot Noir.
Transparent crimson. Really quite a rich nose with real structure and fruit in the middle. Reminds me of Gypsy Cream biscuits which probably don’t exist any more – or have certainly been renamed. Long, subtle and, in the...(read more)
Jancis Robinson OBE MW![2019 CHÂTEAU MONTAIGUILLON Montagne Saint Emilion](/photos/2019-CHATEAU-MONTAIGUILLON-Montagne-Saint-Emilion.90x235.30252.png)
2019 CHÂTEAU MONTAIGUILLON Montagne Saint Emilion
Right Bank Bordeaux France 14.5% Red
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc.
Old-fashioned label. Very slightly rustic but sweet and ripe. Many St-Émilion enthusiasts would LOVE this! Blood and guts here! VGV
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