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What we tasted in July 2023

In July we welcomed back Leon Stolarski of Leon Stolarski Wines who presented an excellent range of wines from the south of France. Whilst it’s always great to welcome back previous presenters, it’s sad (for us!) that this will be the last tasting Leon will present for us. We wish Leon all the best as he heads towards retirement.

For more information:
Address: 32 Nottingham Road, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 7QE
Tel: (+)44 (0)115 9529387    
Email: sales@leonstolarskiwines.co.uk
Web: leonstolarskiwines.co.uk

  1. Domaine Turner Pageot, La Rupture 2017
  2. Domaine de La Marfée Frisson d’Ombelles 2021
  3. Domaine de Ravanès Le Renard Blanc 2021
  4. Domaine Turner Pageot, Le Rouge2018
  5. Chateau l’Argentier 2017 Languedoc Sommières 2017
  6. Domaine de La Marfée Les Vignes Qu’On Abat 2020
  7. Domaine de Ravanès Le Prime Verd 2017
  8. Domaine Cébène, Felgaria 2018

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Next tasting – Friday 14th July

In July we welcome back Leon Stolarski Wines presenting a range of French wines from their portfolio .

For more information:
Address: 32 Nottingham Road, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 7QE
Tel: (+)44 (0)115 9529387    
Email: sales@leonstolarskiwines.co.uk
Web: leonstolarskiwines.co.uk

Note that Members are required to confirm attendance at the next tasting and paying the tasting fee in advance. It will not be possible for guests to attend or for members to simply turn up on the night owing to space limitations.

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What we tasted in September 2022

In September we welcomed Dan Farrell-Wright of online wine and spirits merchant Wickhams. We were treated to an entertaining presentation of a range of French wines from their portfolio. The main focus was on wines from Burgundy and Beaujolais.

Wickhams is the International Wine Challenge 2022 Specialist Merchant of the Year and was a finalist in their Online Retailer of the Year category. Wickhams was also shortlisted in the Decanter Retailer Awards.

For more information:
Web: wickhamwine.co.uk

  1. Les Quarterons Crémant de Loire Brut NV
  2. Clos du Vieux Bourg Beaujolais-Blanc 2021
  3. Louis Père et Fils Chablis 2020
  4. Bret-Brothers Mâcon-Chardonnay 2018
  5. Domaine de Mont Joly “La Croix Polage” Beaujolais-Villages 2020
  6. Nuiton-Beaunoy Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2019
  7. Clos du Vieux Bourg Morgon 2020
  8. Domaine du Prieure “Les Gollardes” Savigny-les-Beaune 2019
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What we tasted in June 2022

In June we welcomed Jehu and Michlene Attias of Colombier Wines who presented an entertaining range of French wines from their portfolio..

For more information:
Web: colombiervinsfins.co.uk

  1. Cremant d’ Alsace, Bernard Haas & Fils, Côtes de Kayersberg, Alsace
  2. Menetou-Salon Blanc, Domaine Chavet et Fils, Loire, France 2015
  3. Pouilly Vinzelles Le Point du Jour, Pierre Ferraud, Burgundy, France 2019
  4. Meursault Les Tessons, Domian Michel Calllot, Burgundy, France 2018
  5. Sancerre Rouge, Domaine Tissier Rolland, Loire, France 2013
  6. Saint-Amour, Cuvée Ensorceleuse, Domaine Pierre Ferraud, Bourgogne, France 2018
  7. Chateau St. Hubert, Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, France 2015
  8. Vosne Romanee Aux Genaivieres, Côte de Nuits, France 2018
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Next tasting – Friday 10th June

In June we welcome Colombier Wines who will be presenting an interesting range of French wines from their portfolio..

For more information:
Web: colombiervinsfins.co.uk

Note that Members are contacted by a member of the Committee each month to commit to attendance at the tasting. Unfortunately, it is not possible for members or guests to simply turn up on the night owing to space limitations.

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What we tasted in November 2021

In November we welcomed Leon Stolarski of Leon Stolarski Wines to St James the Greater for a tasting of wines from Southern France. We had a fascinating tour of a selection of Leon’s wines which made for a great evening.

For more information:
Address: 32 Nottingham Road, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 7QE
Tel: (+)44 (0)115 9529387    
Email: sales@leonstolarskiwines.co.uk
Web: leonstolarskiwines.co.uk

The following wines were tasted:

  1. Domaine de Montesquiou l’Estela 2019 Jurançon Sec
  2. Domaine Fortuné Éole 2019 Languedoc
  3. Domaine Piétri-Géraud Blanc l’Écume 2020 Collioure
  4. Terre des Chardons Chardon Masqué 2020 Costières de Nîmes
  5. Domaine Fortuné Jadis 2017 Languedoc Sommières
  6. Mas Coutelou l’Oublié 2018 Edition Vin de France
  7. Domaine de Ravanès Les Gravières de Taurou 2014 Coteaux de Murviel
  8. Domaine de Montesquiou Vendanges Tardives 2017 Jurançon
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Next tasting – Friday 12th November

In November we return to St James the Greater for a tasting of wines from Southern France by Leon Stolarski Wines. Appropriate COVID-19 precautions will be taken.

For more information:
Address: 32 Nottingham Road, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 7QE
Tel: (+)44 (0)115 9529387    
Email: sales@leonstolarskiwines.co.uk
Web: leonstolarskiwines.co.uk

Please note:

  • The number of attendees will be restricted, so please sign up early to avoid disappointment. 
  • New members are welcome on payment of the £15 annual subscription in advance of the tasting along with the tasting fee.
  • There will be no supper nor supper wines provided. Members are welcome to bring their own food and implements and all items brought must be removed.
  • Members are expected to have been fully vaccinated, please consider whether you should attend if this is not the case.
  • Members must not attend if they are experiencing COVID symptoms
  • The meeting room will have increased ventilation via opened doors and windows
  • Members are asked to wear face masks when not seated unless exempt
  • Surfaces will be sanitised before entry. Members are asked to use the hand sanitizer provided on entry
  • Members are asked to avoid crowding on check-in and on exit
  • Spittoons will not be provided, please bring an empty plastic bottle if you need one

Note that this is a “Members Only” which must be paid for in advance. Unfortunately, it is not possible for members to simply turn up on the night, and currently guests cannot be accommodated.

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What we tasted in November 2020

Many thanks for another great turnout for our Zoom tastings. We were treated to a really interesting and spontaneous presentation by Leon Solarski of Leon Solarski Wines and Jonathan Hesford of Domaine Treloar, Roussillon, France.

For more information and to order wines, please contact:
Web: domainetreloar.com
Web: www.leonstolarskiwines.co.uk
Blog: leonstolarski.blogspot.com
Phone: 0794 1850178

Members should contact Leon for discounts on the following wines Domaine Treloar which we tasted. Other bottles are available at a 10% discount on the list price

Daltonien 2019 Côtes Catalanes (white)
Le Ciel Vide 2018 Côtes du Roussillon Villages (red)
Le Rescapé 2016 Côtes Catalanes (red)