Berry's Pomerol Château Feytit-Clinet 2009

Berry's Pomerol Chateau Feytit-Clinet 2009  from Berry Brothers and Rudd, an established wine merchant in London, with pedigree and history. This Pomerol is their own label made by the Château Feytit-Clinet  and is a blend of 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc. It is a deep ruby with purple hints at the rim, the spicy red and black fruits jump from the glass together with chocolate and leather swirled with vanilla. On the palate the red and black cherry fruit along with smokey spices are complimented by the pithy edge, the acidity keeps the fruit bang on, and the tannins are ripe but textural - a great wine with lovely fruity end, and has many years left in its bottle!
Score : 87

Camille Giroud Bourgogne Rose 2010

Camille Giroud Bourgogne Rose 2010 supplied by Berry Brothers at a cost of £13.50 was a pale garnet some may say salmon pink, darker than a Provence Rose, but clear. Aromas of red fruits with a herbal note lead to flavours of red berry fruits including strawberry and raspberry, the acidity keeps it fresh and the alcohol is well integrated. The texture lacks conviction and the wine feels sleek, linear and as if something is missing - the length is good and has fresh fruits to the end. Overall I feel that this is a fresh, simple wine made for drinking soon.


Bourgogne Rose is the title used for still rose wines produced under the generic Bourgogne appellation and the grapes can come from 4600 hectares which is practically the whole of the region. While Pinot Noir is the main grape, Pinot Gris is a secondary one and both Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc are permitted varieties.