This month’s Decanter Magazine features recommendations by Steven Spurrier for three wines from Lea & Sandeman:
2013 LA NOÉ Sur Lie Côtes de Grand Lieu Domaine de L’Aujardiere
Grapes: Melon de Bourgogne
Origin: France, Loire Sub-district: Muscadet
Vineyard: Côtes de Grand Lieu ABV: 12%
‘Eric Chevalier, famous for having saved the region’s Fié-Gris vines, has made this floral yet beautifully precise Muscadet from a granite outcrop in the Pays de Retz. Superb.’ Steven Spurrier
Pricing: £11.95 or £10.95*
2012 RIOJA ALAVESA Sierra de Toloño
Grapes: Tempranillo
Origin: Spain, Rioja District: Rioja Alavesa
ABV: 13%
‘This is winemaker Sandra Bravo’s first vintage at this new project after stints in Bordeaux, Chianti, Marlborough, California and now Priorat. This shows fresh, almost crunchy Tempranillo fruit from a high vineyard, with natural ripeness and good tannins. Very modern.’ Steven Spurrier
Pricing: £13.95 or £11.95*
2011 MORELLINO DI SCANSANO Heba Fattoria di Magliano
Grapes: Syrah, Sangiovese
Origin: Italy, Tuscany Sub-district: Morellino di Scansano
ABV: 13%
‘Vines planted at 120m facing south towards the sea in the centre of the Morellino DOC. A little Syrah adds spice but no exaggeration to the Maremma’s Sangiovese fruit. This has very natural, even sophisticated flavours.‘ Steven Spurrier
Pricing: £13.95 or £12.95*
MIXED CASE
Why not give them all a try in a Mixed Case:
Regular Price £159.40 Case Price* £142.60
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*Mix any 12 bottles on our website or in our shops for our ‘case price discount’. Free Nationwide delivery over £100. Next day Delivery to Central London.