Past Shipments

Laroche Chablis Saint Martin 2006 - France

It would be unfair to bring you an offering from the King of Chablis but not bring you one of his Crown jewels. This Michel Laroche Premier Cru Chablis is dedicated to Saint-Martin, whose Obédiencerie monastery (now the headquarters of Domaine Laroche) is thought to be the birthplace of Chablis. This 100% Chardonnay has a beautiful transparency to it, with just the slightest tinge of green. Even though its subtle and creamy nose betrays its mildly buttery palate, its citrus and mineral notes and long lasting finish elicit surprise and delight. This Chablis matches well with all seafood.

Chateau Parenchère Rouge 2004 - France

As the cradle of the red wine civilization, Bordeaux is revered the world over. Despite every connoisseur beating a path to its doorstep, the task of sifting through over 10,000 labels to find the best wines at the most competitive prices becomes challenging, to say the least. By tracking down this beauty, The Wine Society of India has done the legwork for you. Situated on the Eastern edge of the Bordeaux wine-growing region, Chateau de Parenchère is fast building a loyal fan base worldwide. Renovated in 1958 by Raphael Gazaniol and now run by son Jean Gazaniol. Chateau Paranchère produces a remarkable Bordeaux Superior, in a blend of 45% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Malbec. Like most Bordeaux, this wine partners lighter dishes like pasta and pulau very well.

Le Riche Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot & Shiraz 2004 - South Africa

After spending twenty years crafting a host of spectacular wines for the Rustenburg Estate in South Africa, Etienne le Riche decided to set up his own boutique winery at Leef-op-Hoop (which means “Living on Hope”) that allowed him to pay personal attention to each step of the winemaking process. Despite not having his own vineyards, Etienne le Riche contracted the best viticulturists to use the best soil possible to produce grapes that he could dote upon, right from being handpicked to being bottled. This 2004 blend contains a certain amount of Shiraz (6%), which is evident on its peppery nose. With rich black fruit and dark chocolate on the palate, this is an incredibly enjoyable wine, whose lingering finish makes it particularly memorable. Since this wine is quite powerful it matches steaks and grilled dishes admirably.