July Brochure L&P 2016

July Wines from Languedoc and Provence 2016 Page 1 of 19

iPink Rosé 2015TASTING NOTES Beautiful light salmon pink colour. Acacia flowers and grapefruitaromas on the nose. A lovely mix of peach and exotic fruits notes on the palate.FOOD PAIRINGS Best served chilled and not iced. Full bodied and refreshing. Thisrosé wine pairs best with typical Provencal and Italian cuisine specialties. Perfectfor an aperitif. VINIFICATION Crop sorting, de-stemming and short contact with skinduring maceration at low temperature (64°F) to develop the aromas. Partial“saignée” method is used depending on vintages.LAND The estate features old vines planted in calcareous rock soil. The bestparcels are planted at mid-altitude with exceptional sunshine and a warm Provençalclimate.AWARDS Silver Medal£5.77 Members Price | £10.00 Retail PriceiPink Rosé 2015- MAGNUM £12.50 Members Price | £20.00 Retail Price Page 2 of 19

Château de l’Escarelle Prestige Rosé 2015Rosé Delicate fuchsia pink colour with a nose of hawthorn flowers. Full body, roundand elegant on the palate. Serve chilled (10°C to 12°C) this wine is best paired withProvencal or exotic cuisine. Perfect for an aperitif.STING Delicate fuchsia pinkcolour with a nose of hawthorn flowers. Full body, round and elegant on the palate.Serve chilled (10°C to 12°C) this wine is best paired with Provencal or exoticcuisine. Perfect for an aperitif.NOTES Pale rosé. Esprit Campanets reveals a vibrant and fruity bouquet. Thepalate is in balance with bright acidity.FOOD PAIRINGS Salads, tarts, grilled food, Mediterranean cooking HARVESTMost of the grape picking is done by machines. The old lots of land are the onlyones picked by hand.VINIFICATION Grapes are worked in a traditional way, using the subtle dregs and along-term cold fermentation and managing the oxygen supply, with very smalladditions of sulphites and chemical inputs to the soil.£8.08 Members Price | £12.00 Retail PriceMAGNUM £18.44 Members Price | £25.00 Retail Price Page 3 of 19

HB AOP LANGUEDOC 2014 (White)The vines are situated on Limestone terraces called \"costières\" because of itsproximity to the salted lagoon l’Etang de Thau, between the towns of Cap d'Agdeand Sète. Vinification and Ageing : Grapes are harvested at full maturity (13°) fromour best terroir and plots. Traditional vinification, skin maceration during pneumaticpress, static draining, cold settling over 48 hours. Tank fermentation undercontrolled temperature (15 °). No Malolactic fermentation. Tastings: Beautiful palecolour with green highlights. A pleasant harmony between a crisp minerality andnotes of floral and citrus. Serve at : 10°C - 12°C Food pairing : Enjoy it as anaperitif, or paired with scallops, monkfish skewers, curried codfish.£5.74 Members Price | £9.35 Recommended Retail Price Page 4 of 19

HB AOP LANGUEDOC 2013 (Red)The vines are situated on Limestone terraces called \"costières\" because of itsproximity to the salted lagoon l’Etang de Thau, between the towns of Cap d'Agde etde Sète. Vinification and Ageing : Grapes are harvested at full maturity (13°-13.5°)from our best terroir and plots. Traditional vinification : destemming and a longmaceration from 15 to 18 days: Daily unballastings ; temperature control duringfermentation from 20°C to 23°C. Aged minimum 12 months in vats. Tastings:Intense red colour , rich and elegant with notes of jammy red -berry fruits Soft andwell balanced on the palate ,lingering and velvety with a harmonious finish. Serveat : 16°C - 18°C Food pairing : Enjoy with sauce dishes whether red meat or poultryor delicious pastas£5.74 Members Price | £9.35 Recommended Retail Price Page 5 of 19

SAINT PEYRE AOP Picpoul de Pinet 2015APPELLATION : A.O.C. Picpoul de Pinet GRAPE VARIETY : 100% Piquepoul whiteSOIL : Clay and limestone soil just a few kilometres from the reputed Etang deThau ( salted water lagoon ) overlooking the Mediterranean town of Sète.VINIFICATION : Grapes are harvested at 12°- 13° maturity Skin maceration forseveral hours Selection of drained juice after undergoing pneumatic pressure. Colddouble decantation Thermoregulated fermentation at 16° No malolacticfermentation.CHARACTERISTICS:Pale straw colour Upbeat freshness. Lemony zing and subtlefloral whiff of ripe, juicy pears. Bone-dry and crisp, fruit and zippy acidity in balance.GASTRONOMY : Fine with seafood, and an excellent match with a vegetarian dish,pastas with creamy sauce, sushi or simply as an aperitif. TO BE SERVED AT : 10°C£5.92 Members Price | £9.50 Recommended Retail Price Page 6 of 19

BARON DE ROCHE AOP 2014 LanguedocBaron de Roche Grande Cuvée is drawn from our best grape parcels. The selectionof these parcels is based on the exposure and size of the vineyard as well as thematurity of the grape. Blend: 60 % Syrah 40 % Grenache Noir.Soil : Arid scrubland which consist of limestone pebble, red clay and flint.Yield : 55 hl/haVinification : 100% de-stemming. Alcohol fermentation and strict control oftemperatures under 28°C in order to keep the fruit expression in the future wine.Long maceration of over 18 days to extract its supple tannins. Tasting notes: Syrahand Grenache blend to offer marvellous aromas of dark fruit and oriental spices.Full-bodied, harmonious and silky on the palate are characteristics of this pleasantwine. Enjoy it with an array of simmered meats, pasta dishes with your favouritesauce or soft-ripened cheese. Simply Enjoy!£5.38 Members Price | £8.85 Recommended Retail Price Page 7 of 19

Montclair AOC Faugères 2014Montclair APPELLATION: AOC Coteaux du Languedoc VINTAGE: 2013 TERROIR:Situated on the slopes between Montpellier and Nîmes, arid, chalky- silicate soilGRAPE VARIETY: 70 % Syrah 30 % Grenache Traditional vinification afterdestemming and picking grapes at full maturity. Fermentation temperature of 28-30°C. during 8 or 10 days. Maceration and pumping over during 25 days. Pressedwines are separated from strained wines and blended only after tastings.AGEING: 33 % is aged in French oak casks.CHARACTERISTICS: Dark ruby colour. Complex on the nose, aromas ofblackcurrant, ripe berry fruit. Taste: Notes of liquorice, overtones of olives. Goodstructure. Generous and unctuous with a long length on the palate. WILLACCOMPANY: Braised red meat, smoked meat or all meat cooked in dark winesauce. Cured cheese as well TO BE SERVED AT: 16 - 18° C. This is a very lovelywine, a must have!£7.02 Members Price | £12.00 Recommended Retail Price Page 8 of 19

Domaine de la Pinède – 2015 CHARDONNAYGrape Variety : 100 % Chardonnay Terroir : Marls with high content of clay &limestone.Yield : 50 Hl/ HaVinification : Direct pressing Ageing : Steel tanks. Tasting notes : Aromas ofnectarine, plum, cherry plum, with notes of white flowers such as acacia. Complex,long finish, a round and refined wine.Food & wine pairing : Appetizer, scallops with chopped leek or lobster fricassee &chive sauce, cheese. Serving temperature : 12 – 14 °C Ageing capacity 2 – 3 yearsA classic everyday Chardonnay at great value.£5.27 Members Price | £8.65 Recommended Retail Price Page 9 of 19

Domaine de la Pinède – 2015 CABERNET SAUVIGNONGrape Variety : 100 % Cabernet Sauvignon Terroir : Marls with high content of clay& limestone.Yield : 80 hl/haVinification : Traditional Ageing : Steel tanks. Tasting notes : Intense nose of redfruits, plums, prunes, cherries, binger cherries,. A generous, well-structured wine,impressive in its roundness & soft tannins.Food & wine pairing : Beef steak on the barbecue, sirloin with shallot, fondue,lasagna Bolognese & pasta dishes with tomato sauce, Paella, Cooked sauces, ...Serving temperature : 18 – 20°C Ageing capacity : 2 – 3 years Gold Medal:Concours de Nîmes 2015 Exceptionally good value for this everyday winner!£4.92 Members Price | £8.15 Recommended Retail Price Page 10 of 19

Château de l’Escarelle – 1718 Cuvée Red 2013Tasting Notes : Deep purple in colour. Fresh red fruit notes married to a powerful,yet elegant mouthfeel make this wine the pride of the château. May be cellared for3 to 8 years. Best served at room temperature : between 16°C and 18°C this winewill be the ideal accompaniment to terrines, game, sauce-based dishes and well-matured cheeses.VINE CULTIVATION TECHNIQUE A traditional, sustainable approach involvingfrequent ploughing and the use of organic fertilisers on all our plots.VINIFICATION Just bursting with sugar and colour, the grapes are harvested fromlow-yield plots and are completely destemmed to preserve their aromas. Lengthymaceration (3 to 5 weeks) to bring out just the right amount of tannins and flavours.Vinified and aged in wooden tronconic vats.£11.60 Members Price | £19.00 Retail Price Page 11 of 19

Château de l’Escarelle – 1718 Cuvée White 2013Tasting Notes : Lovely honey-coloured highlights. On the nose, distinct citrus fruitand candied fruit notes. Its minerality is beautifully complemented by fine acidity,imbuing it with a tremendously long finish. Best served cool, but not cold, atbetween 10°C and 12°C, this wine goes very well with fish in sauce dishes orquality aged cheeseVINE CULTIVATION TECHNIQUE A traditional, sustainable approach involvingfrequent ploughing and the use of organic fertilisers on all our plots.VINIFICATION Plots harvested by night. Destemming, pressing and pre-fermentation stabilisation. Fermentation, vinification and ageing in barrique barrels.Aged on fine lees.£11.60 Members Price | £19.00 Retail Price Page 12 of 19

Château de l’Escarelle – 1718 Cuvée Rosé 2014Tasting Notes : Lovely pale colour with peach highlights. Floral nose with mayflowerand acacia. Round, wonderfully full-bodied, very elegant mouthfeel. Servedbetween 10°C and 12°C, this wine’s intense flavours will really come into their own,making it a superb companion for fine dining and fish dishes.VINE CULTIVATION TECHNIQUE A traditional, sustainable approach involvingfrequent ploughing and the use of organic fertilisers on all our plots.VINIFICATION Entirely harvested by hand, transported in crates at night-time tomake the most of the lower temperatures and to reduce the risk of oxidation. Eachcluster is carefully sorted and de-stemmed. Short period of low- temperature skinmaceration. Judicious use of the saignée method helps bring out the wine’saromas. Aged on selected lees. Vinified and aged in barrique barrels.£11.60 Members Price | £19.00 Retail Price Page 13 of 19

L’Espinouse AOP PezenasESPINOUSE RED 2013 APPELLATION D’ORIGINE PROTEGEE Soil : Basalt andpebbles Exposition:South /South West, protected from gusty winds . Information onVines and Grapes : Blend: 80% Syrah / 20% Grenache noir Average age ofvineyards : 40 ans Yield: 35 Hl / HaVinification: The grapes which are collected at full ripeness, are de- stemmed andtraditionally vinified. The alcohol fermentation begins at 13-14°c, and ends withtemperatures between 26° - 28°C. During the alcoholic fermentation, the juice goesthrough rack and return in order to extract ripe tannins. Post fermentation lastsabout twenty days and devatting takes place after tastings.. Pressed juices areseparated from drained juice and are blended only after several tastings Maturing :Partly aged in oak casks , partly in vats.Maturing on lies allows full bodiness.Tasting notes :Deep red and ruby highlights. Spicy Spicy nose, balmy with notes ofblack cherries, tobacco leaves and cocoa. On the palate it is soft and ripe, witharomas of ripe red fruit and moka with and a long juicy finish. Food Match : Aperfect pair with all red meat, or ripe cheese. Can be kept from 2 to 10 years£9.34 Members Price | £15.50 Recommended Retail Price Page 14 of 19

LA TOUR DE FONTES 2014 AOPSoil : Basalt and pebbles Exposition: South /South West, protected from gustywinds . Information on Vines and Grapes : Blend: 45% Syrah / 55% Grenache noirAverage age of vineyards : 40 ans Yield: 40 Hl / HaVinification: The grapes which are collected at full ripeness, are destemmed andtraditionally vinified. The alcohol fermentation begins at 13-14°c and lasts 12 to 15days, with temperatures between 26° - 28°C. During this phase, the juice goesthrough rack and return in order to extract ripe tannins. Post fermentation lastsabout ten days and devatting takes place after tastings.. Pressed juices areseparated from drained juice and are blended only after several tastingsMaturing : Partly aged 18 months in oak barrels and the other part in vats. Ageingthe wine on lies enhances full-bodiness.Colour :Deep red and ruby highlights.Tasting notes : Spicy and smoky nose, Blackcurrant, cherry jam and cocoa noteson the palate Soft and ripe tannins with a pleasant lingering finish. Food Match : Aperfect pair with all red meat, roasted or grilled or ripe cheese. Can be kept from 2to 5 years£6.48 Members Price | £11.50 Recommended Retail Price Page 15 of 19

Montclair Fut de Chene 2015Grapes: old vines of Carignan 40%, Grenache 30%, Syrah 30% from selectedplots. Winemaking: Traditional vinification for the Grenache and carbonicmaceration for the Syrah and Carignan. 1/3 of the wine is matured in oak barrels for6 to 8 months.Tasting notes: Deep garnet-red colour. Expressive nose with toasty aromas andhints of pepper and vanilla. Well-balanced with pure, soft and powerfully con- trolledtannins.Food pairings: A revelation with red meat or casseroles, all cheeses. Ageingpotential: 2 to 3 years after the vintage. Serve at 16-18°C / 63°F. Bottle: BurgundyDomaine 75cl.£7.25 Members Price | £12.50 Recommended Retail Price Page 16 of 19

S&G AOP Faugères Rouge 2014Tasting notes: The originality of this wine essentially lies in its complexity, itsstrength and its finesse. With a beautiful crimson colour, this aromatic wine is wellmarked by ripe fruits and then moves toward Spicy & Garrigue notes. Sweet andmellow tannins caress the palate while grilled notes and vanilla vouches for the oakageing. We are proud to offer you this complex, Silky & Generous cuvée!Accompaniment advice: Savour it at room temperature, with roasted game! Aged innew oak barrels.Soil : The slaty ground terroir called « Schistes » benefits from the Mediterraneancli- mate, ideal for the ripening of the grapes. The vines patches hang on the relief,forming large terraces which wind round the hills. Grapes : 90% Syrah & 10%Grenache. Vinified separately, the grapes are blended after long macerations,which allows maximal extraction.£9.74 Members Price | £15.45 Recommended Retail Price Page 17 of 19

Le Jade Viognier 2015CHARACTERISTICS : Pale yellow colour, this Viognier stands out for its intenseflowery bouquet of wild peach blossoms, mango, pineapple, and other citrus fruits.Luscious persisting on the palette keeping its delicious freshness on the finishVINIFICATION : Grapes harvested at full maturity and selected by parcel Selectionof drained juice after undergoing pneumatic pressure A few hours of skinmaceration Thermal - regulated fermentation at 16° No malolactic fermentationAPPELLATION : IGP Pays d’Oc GRAPE VARIETY : 100% ViognierGASTRONOMY : To accompany any aperitif or a perfect marriage with chicken,pork or rabbit with creamy sauces, especially if the dish includes a dash of viognieritself. Viognier is also a fantastic match with Oriental foods or simply enjoyed on itsown!£5.51 Members Price | £9.50 Recommended Retail Price Page 18 of 19

Take advantage of membership and benefit not only from exclusivity but the ability to buy wine at cost. You pay an annual subscription of £250 which gives you access to our wine catalogue at cost, thats less than £21 a month. Alternatively you can spread the payments a pay £25 a month and have the comfort that you can cancel your membership at anytime. Each week we will source different wines for you to purchase, by the case at, membership cost price. We show you full transparency of all purchasing costs broken down by vineyard cost, duty, freight and a 15% handling fee. Our catalogue breaks down the pricing and shows you the true retail value as well as savings. Giving members true savings on average of £7.50 and more often greater. All new annual memberships taken out in July 2016 will receive a case of three Magnums of our award winning Château de l’Escarelle Prestige Rosé worth £75.00. If you chose to take out monthly membership you will receive a single magnum of Prestige Rosé worth £25.00 with your first order. You can also order a mixed case if you would like to try some of the wines first. Please contact us so we can process this for you. The Damn Fine Wine Company Ltd Tel: 01249760 355 email: info@thedamnfinewinecompany.co.uk or visit our website for more information www.thedamnfinewinecompany.co.uk Naish House, Spirthill, Calne Wiltshire SN11 9HW Page 19 of 19