Bottega: quality Prosecco and Prosecco Rosé 
Book 5 Index 
951. Mullineux, Syrah Swartland, 2011 
950. W & J Graham & Co, 30 Year Old Tawny Port, NV (2010) 
949. Cartuxa, Pêra-Manca Branco Évora, 2012 
948. Pella, Xi-Ro Cuvée Experimentale, NV France
757. Domaine Santa Duc, Gigondas, 2007
The bloody, gamey notes on this, coupled with plenty of peppery, spicy aromatics made this a decent enough match for a game stew on …
756. Champagne Jacquesson, Cuvée 736 Extra Brut, NV (2013)
A lovely way to see in both Christmas and New Years. This is another example of Jacquesson’s 7– series showing its quality. Particularly evident …
755. Vincent Girardin, Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru, 2005
The hit of Christmas – a lovely elegant yet deep, minerally yet with some fruit, savoury yet creamy. Very satisfying. I think the cool, …
753. Mylène Bru, Far-Ouest Coteaux du Languedoc, 2011
Courtesy of Ruth playing the blind tasting game with me, this was a fascinating blind trial. After some guesswork & guidance, I got as …
751. Château Chasse-Spleen, Cru Bourgeois Moulis en Médoc, 2007
My finisher’s prize for 2013 Marathon du Médoc. And a very pleasant mid-week glass. Tannins perhaps still in need of a bit more time …
746. Domaine Faiveley, Mercurey 1er Cru Clos des Myglands Monopole, 2008
A really nice surprise this, from a non-classic vintage and appellation. Yet a classic, perfumed Pinot Noir. Pale ruby, with a hint of garnet …
745. Lamé Delisle Boucard, Domaine des Chesnaies Bourgueil Cuvée Vieilles Vignes, 2009
Nice gift from Huw. Just a shame the palate didn’t quite match up to the attractive and quite classic Cabernet Franc nose. Deep ruby …
743. Château Bauduc, La Sauve Sauvignon Blanc Bordeaux Blanc, 2012
Richard and I visited the estate after the Marathon du Médoc and tasted 6 Bauduc wines with Angela Quinney. Gavin couldn’t make it, as …
742. Château Troplong-Mondot, Mondot Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, 2010
Bought at the estate, after a fantastic lunch at their restaurant, then a tour of the estate. Not cheap, but a very enjoyable bottle …
741. Domaine des Baumard, Savennières Trie Spéciale, 2000
An unexpected spot at The 10 Cases, Covent Garden this. I didn’t know Baumard did a dry Savennières at all, so to find a …