A Summer Hat Trick | Crisp unoaked Chardonnay, Provencal Rose & Kiwi Pinot Noir

We wanted to highlight this absolutely electric newly landed Chardonnay, and an epic rose and red to make a perfect summer hat trick. Matthew Jukes has just given the Begude a rave review: calling it "one of the finest value chardonnays in the UK today", and awarding a stonking 17.5 points.

2021 Chardonnay Terroir 11300 Le Haut du Puits Domaine Begude - 6x75cl

  • White
  • 2022 - 2024
  • Domaine Begude
  • 6x75cl
  • Languedoc, Rhone Southern France
  • Available Now
Pricing
£44.11 In Bond £69.00 Duty Paid inc VAT

  • Goedhuis, March 2022

    Light lemon colour. Striking and floral, hints of jasmin, peoney and kumquat. A gracious style balancing richness of fruit, with a good citrus vibrance. Beautifully clean and very refreshing on the finish.

  • MJ1, May 2022

    One would ordinarily pair a sweet pie with sweet wine, but none have sufficiently dominant lime flavours, so I have found a bone dry white with a piercingly fresh lime theme. Silky on the palate and invigoratingly citrusy on the finish, this is one of the finest value chardonnays in the UK today.

  • Matthew Jukes, May 2022, Score: 17.5

    As sure as night follows day, the new vintage of Begude’s inexpensive Chardonnay arrives in the UK, I am fortunate to see a preview sample, and it is an inevitable beauty. I have followed Begude since the very first moment that James and Catherine Kinglake bought the property, and they have never put a foot wrong. 2021 Le Haut du Puits shows uncommon sophistication with its aromatherapeutic nose, silky-smooth texture, relaxing aura and pin-sharp finish. It is the vinous equivalent of a cleansing sauna followed by indulgent massage and an electrifying leap into an ice-cold plunge pool. You cannot fail to feel like you have given your palate a stunning sensory makeover after just one glass. Drink now - 2023

Need help? Call +44 (0)20 7793 7900 or email wine@goedhuis.com.

2021 Ch St Baillon Côtes de Provence Rosé - 12x75cl

  • Rosé
  • 2022 - 2024
  • Château St Baillon
  • 12x75cl
  • Côtes de provence, Rhone Southern France
  • Available Now
Pricing
£101.55 In Bond £154.00 Duty Paid inc VAT

  • Goedhuis, May 2022

    Light rose petal pink colour. Lovely aromatics of fresh cherry, jasmine and honeysuckle. Delicious clarity of fruit, bright and vibrant, with an appealing sense of structure on the finish. Fresh and graceful.

  • Matthew Jukes, August 2022

    The 2021s are a little more edgy and angular than the slightly richer 2020s, and I like this stance on the palate. Saint Baillon’s ’21 is a touch greener and livelier than usual, and while the trademark melon and pomegranate juice hints are present, there are some invigorating, tangy, citrus moments, too. This is an immensely classy wine, and the value is sensational. Served blind, this could be twice the price given its grace and balance!

Need help? Call +44 (0)20 7793 7900 or email wine@goedhuis.com.

Why we Love Begude Chardonnay:

Matthew Jukes has just given it a rave review: calling it "one of the finest value chardonnays in the UK today", He awarded it a stonking 17.5 points, practically unheard of at this price point: "2021 Le Haut du Puits shows uncommon sophistication with its aromatherapeutic nose, silky-smooth texture, relaxing aura and pin-sharp finish."

It's from an organic oasis in the foothills of the Pyrenees: Begude's vineyards are at an altitude of 300m, which brings cool nights and slower, more measured ripening, shaping a delightful balance of freshness and ripeness in each sip.

It's a crisp, elegant unoaked Chardonnay: Perfect for warmer days, the silky, elegant texture is infinitely quaffable, with every sip bringing bright citrus and delicate floral aromatics.

At just £11.50 per bottle on the table, this Mediterranean gem is not to be missed.

Pricing

  • IN BOND prices exclude UK Duty and VAT. Wines can be purchased In Bond for storage in Private Reserves or another bonded warehouse, or for export to non-EU countries. Duty and VAT must be paid before delivery can take place.

  • RETAIL prices include UK Duty and VAT. Wines for UK delivery can only be purchased this way.

Additional Information

  • Duty Paid wines have been removed from Bond and cannot subsequently be returned to Bond.  VAT is payable on Duty Paid wines. These wines must remain Duty Paid but can be purchased as such for storage subject to VAT.

  • En Primeur wines can only be purchased In Bond. On arrival in the UK these wines can either be stored In Bond in Private Reserves or another bonded warehouse or delivered directly to you. When you decide to take delivery, Duty and VAT at the prevailing rate become payable.

Tax status

  • IB: In Bond. These wines have had no UK Duty or VAT paid on them. Wines can be purchased In Bond for storage in Private Reserves or another bonded warehouse, or for export to non-EU countries.

  • DP: Duty Paid. Wines for immediate UK delivery must be purchased Duty Paid. VAT is payable on Duty Paid wines. Wines which have been removed from Bond cannot subsequently be returned to Bond. They must remain Duty Paid but can be purchased as such for storage subject to VAT.

  • EP: En Primeur. These wines are lying in the Domaines’ cellars until shipping. They can only be purchased In Bond. On arrival in the UK these wines can either be stored In Bond in Private Reserves or another bonded warehouse or delivered directly to you. When you decide to take delivery, Duty and VAT at the prevailing rate become payable.