Jancis Robinson MW recommendations from The Financial Times and jancisrobinson.com Non-Rhône wines Xavier Vignon , Champagne NV OUT OF STOCK "Made on the home farm of one of the Dom Pérignon team and very lively grower's champagne with a good, arresting label." (FT 19/11/05) Domaine de la Madone , Fleurie 2004 OUT OF STOCK - new vintage available "Real depth of flavour on this classic cru Beaujolais." (FT 19/11/05) Ch Teyssier , St-Emilion Grand Cru 2001 OUT OF STOCK - new vintage available "Dynamic, British-run château from am excellent right bank vintage... I'd go for two magnums myself." (FT 19/11/05) Southern Rhône reds (arranged alphabetically) Domaine Bressy-Masson , CDRV Rasteau 2001 "Cuvée Paul Emile" OUT OF STOCK - new vintage available "Low-key nose in this second cuvée from this estate and a very sweet palate entry. Quite gamey - tastes as though there is quite a bit of Mourvédre in the blend and lots of quite dry tann...
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