Weddings are arguably one of the most magical days in your Family’s lives with nothing left to chance!  With  so much to organise it is often difficult to decide on which Champagnes, Sparkling Wines, and still wines to serve.  Bon Coeur Fine Wines are seasoned specialists in providing wine for corporate events, weddings and functions throughout the year.

There are so many wines to choose from here are a selection of our top wedding wines.  For Champagne our in house Jacques Bon Coeur Champagne or why not try  Crement de Bourgogne Sparkling Wine by Cave de Lugny.  Some popular white wines to look at are Louis Latour Grand Ardeche 2005 or from New Zealand a lovely fresh and zesty Wild Rock, Sauvignon Blanc 2007.  For red wines Philippe de Rothchild Mapu Merlot 2007, soft and easy drinking from Chile or traditional red Chateau La Roca, Cotes de Rousillon 2005.  And to complete the meal a delicious dessert wine Chateau Liot, Sauternes 2001.

So how much do you need and how do we avoid running out on the big day??  Here’s a brief guide to help you through the big questions for the big day. (more…)

With the nights drawing in it’s that time of year when a good, full bodied red wine or a nip of Sloe Gin is just what the doctor ordered.

We have a great selection of red wines that will pair well with a hearty casserole and other seasonal dishes that are customary at this time of year in the run up to Christmas. 

One of the most popular wines of the moment is the ‘Encierra Vineyard Reserve 2005′ from Chile. This is a lovely rich style that is full in body and has layers of dark fruit flavours with subtle notes of spice on the long, smooth finish.

Chile has been producing some outstanding wines in recent years (more…)

The number of wines on our list is expanding all the time, and we relish the opportunity to show some of the wines in our range to our customer’s at our annual wine tastings.

Some of the most exciting wines to be added to our list recently are the wines of Sumaridge, South Africa. Winemaker Gavin Paterson (formally of Hamilton Russell) is passionate about his wines and the sheer quality is remarkable.

Also new to our list and definitely worth trying are the new ‘Mapu‘ wines from Chile (owned and run by Domaines Baron Philippe de Rothschild). The best thing about these wines is that they offer great value for money without compromising on quality.

At this year’s tastings we will be showing a wide range of wine from all over the world including; from Burgundy, we have the new wines from Henry Fessy, Nicolas Potel, Verget, Vincent Girardin and JJ Girard. An interesting selection of clarets including Gigault Cru Bourgeous 99, Dasvin Belair 98 and the Larose Beauloieu 2001.

In the coming weeks we have the following wine tastings, please let us know if you would like to attend:

North Yorkshire – Masham
Masham Town Hall, Masham, North Yorkshire HG4
Thursday 9th October 5.30pm to 9pm (more…)

The London International Wine Fair is held at the Excel centre in London’s docklands, and is the pinnacle event in the U.K. wine trade calendar.  This year was the largest ever, with 1,200 exhibitors from all over the world showcasing their wines. The London International Wine Fair is always a great opportunity for us to meet suppliers, find new wines and talk face to face with wine producers.

Bordeaux Wine Expert Bill Blatch

Bill Blatch is one of the world’s foremost experts on the region of Bordeaux, and more specifically, the appellation of Sauternes. Renowned wine critics and journalists throughout the world rely upon his meticulous notes of the vintage each year.

It was fascinating to chat to Bill about the wines of Bordeaux and especially the wines of Sauternes, which for the 2007 vintage have turned out to be rather special, and are not far behind the quality of the 2001 vintage. A fine and good value Sauternes from the excellent 2001 vintage surely must be Chateau Liot.

We couldn’t miss visiting the Chateau de Sours stand at the London wine trade fair, where owner Martin Krajewski and winemaker Sebastien Lamothe were on hand to discuss their wonderful new portfolio of wines. The Chateau de Sours Rosé 2007 is drinking beautifully now, and is an excellent wine for summer drinking.

Chateau de Sours produce five wines: ‘Reserve de Sours’ sparkling rosé, Chateau de Sours Blanc, Chateau de Sours Rouge and two premium wines named ‘La Source’. (more…)