{"title":"Friends of Cosne","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"domaine-bruno-sorg-cremant-dalsace-brut-nv","title":"Domaine Bruno Sorg, Crémant D’Alsace Brut, NV, Crémant D’Alsace (AOC)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'One-Liner'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eA finely textured Alsace sparkler with citrus, apple and a lovely creamy mousse.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePale in the glass with fine, persistent bubbles. The nose opens with citrus, apple and a gently toasty edge. On the palate it is fresh and lively, with crisp orchard fruit, a creamy mousse and a clean, elegant finish. Bright enough for an aperitif, but with enough texture to work well at the table.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrance\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlsace AOP\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSub-Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eEguisheim\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e50% Pinot Blanc, 40% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Gris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e12%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003en\/a\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Critics' Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDecanter – 90 points\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDomaine Bruno Sorg is based in Eguisheim and has built a strong reputation for precise, expressive Alsace wines from estate-grown fruit. Current producer background notes emphasise the family’s long-term focus on vineyard quality and avoiding bought-in grapes, which fits the style of the Crémant nicely. This bottle is made by the traditional method from separately fermented components, giving it that combination of freshness, finesse and a slightly creamy, toasty edge that makes good Crémant d’Alsace such a useful thing to have around.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect With... (click me for the recipe)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Meat\/fish:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/fish-recipes\/smoked-salmon-blinis-with-lemon-creme-fraiche\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Smoked salmon blinis with lemon crème fraîche\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSmoked salmon blinis with lemon crème fraîche\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Vegetarian:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/vegetarian-recipes\/sweetcorn-leek-and-cheddar-tart\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sweetcorn, leek and cheddar tart\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSweetcorn, leek and cheddar tart\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Vegan:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/vegan-recipes\/herby-white-bean-bruschetta-with-lemon-and-olive-oil\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Herby White-Bean Bruschetta with Lemon and Olive Oil\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHerby White-Bean Bruschetta with Lemon and Olive Oil\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hedley Wright Wine Merchants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42982424150177,"sku":"","price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/1558\/5953\/files\/IMG_20230508_140026_edit_222390404660857.jpg?v=1683550856"},{"product_id":"calmel-joseph-les-cuvees-rares-les-septs-puits-aop-saint-chinian-2018","title":"Calmel \u0026 Joseph, 'Les Cuvées Rares, Les Septs Puits', AOP Saint-Chinian, 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2019 is purplish red with a nose that is Mediterranean in character, fragrant with garrigue, cistus flower and thyme. 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In the mouth it is taut, fresh, and well balanced, with supple, chiselled, and persistent tannins, and aromas of blackberry, cherry, and yellow plum, leading to a magnificent finish of graphite, gingerbread, and peat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSaint-Chinian, Languedoc-Roussillon, France\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e30% Mourvedre, 20% Syrah, 20% Grenache, 20% Cinsault, \u0026amp; 10% Carignan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOrganic\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e13.5% ABV\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBraises and stews: long slow cooked roasts of pork or lamb daubes and stews with dark, winey sauces.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hedley Wright Wine Merchants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55571666370933,"sku":null,"price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/1558\/5953\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_f34b3722-f690-4d69-801a-55308dee28a2.jpg?v=1751372618"},{"product_id":"vignoble-drouard-les-trois-terroirs-muscadet-sevre-et-maine-sur-lie-2025-muscadet-sevre-et-maine-sur-lie-aoc","title":"Vignoble Drouard, Les Trois Terroirs Muscadet Sèvre Et Maine Sur Lie, 2025, Muscadet Sèvre Et Maine Sur Lie (AOC)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'One-Liner'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eA bright, lemony Muscadet with white fruit, a gentle leesy roundness and a lovely salty-fresh finish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePale yellow in the glass with light golden hints. The nose leans into white fruit and citrus, with a faint hazelnut note in the background. On the palate it is crisp and lively, with lemony fruit, a slight natural spritz and that fresh, saline-edged feel that makes good Muscadet so useful at the table. 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The nose is floral and spicy, with red fruits to the fore. On the palate it is light-bodied and dry, with pomegranate and raspberry fruit, high acidity, light tannin and a wet-stone edge that gives it real character. Smooth, perfumed and best served with a little coolness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrance\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLanguedoc-Roussillon\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSub-Region: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eVin de France\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s): \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e100% Picpoul Noir\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV: 13%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriendly: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eVegan, Vegetarian, Sustainable\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Critics' Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003en\/a\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePicpoul Noir is the dark-skinned relative of Picpoul Blanc and is still a real rarity, with very little of it left in southern France. That makes this a genuinely unusual bottle: a light red from the Languedoc made from a variety most people will never have tried on its own. At Reine Juliette, six generations of the Alliès family have worked the same land near the Mediterranean, and this wine feels very much of that setting – sunlit, breezy and full of easy southern charm.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect With... (click me for the recipe)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Meat\/fish: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/fish-recipes\/grilled-sardines-with-lemon-and-parsley\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Grilled sardines with lemon and parsley\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrilled sardines with lemon and parsley\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Vegetarian: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/vegetarian-recipes\/courgette-and-ricotta-fritters-with-a-lemon-dressed-salad\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Courgette and ricotta fritters with a lemon-dressed salad\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCourgette and ricotta fritters with a lemon-dressed salad\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Vegan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/vegan-recipes\/smoky-aubergine-black-bean-and-lime-rice-bowl\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Smoky aubergine, black bean and lime rice bowl\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSmoky aubergine, black bean and lime rice bowl\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hedley Wright Wine Merchants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57351444922741,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/1558\/5953\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_df098fcf-89ad-4693-bf18-411bd3ae4293.jpg?v=1783864412"},{"product_id":"chateau-haut-rian-bordeaux-rose-2024-bordeaux-aoc","title":"Château Haut-Rian, ‘Bordeaux Rosé’, 2024, Bordeaux (AOC)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'One-Liner'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eA silky, fruit-filled Merlot rosé with fresh strawberries, raspberries and a lively citrus edge – dry, elegant and wonderfully refreshing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDelicate salmon pink in the glass, with fresh strawberry, raspberry and redcurrant joined by white flowers and a subtle mineral note. The palate is dry, smooth and generously fruited, with bright citrus acidity bringing lift and definition to its soft berry flavours. Lightly rounded in texture but crisp through the finish, this is an elegant, quietly savoury rosé with plenty of easy-going charm.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrance\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBordeaux AOC\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSub-Region: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003en\/a\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s): \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e100% Merlot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e12%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriendly: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSustainable\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Critics' Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003en\/a\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eChâteau Haut-Rian was founded in 1988 by Michel and Isabelle Dietrich, who came from winegrowing families in Alsace and Champagne before settling among the rolling vineyards surrounding the medieval village of Rions. Their daughter Pauline took responsibility for the estate in 2019 and now works alongside her husband William, continuing the family’s particular fondness for fresh, precise whites and rosés. This Bordeaux Rosé is made entirely from Merlot, with the grapes pressed almost immediately and fermented at a cool temperature to preserve their delicate colour and bright summer-fruit character. The estate’s varied parcels and limestone-influenced soils bring freshness to the wine, while a longstanding commitment to biodiversity and sustainable farming reflects the family’s determination to protect the land for future generations.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect With... (click me for the recipe)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Meat\/fish: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/fish-recipes\/pan-fried-trout-with-dill-parsley-and-lemon-potatoes\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Pan-fried trout with dill, parsley and lemon potatoes\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePan-fried trout with dill, parsley and lemon potatoes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Vegetarian: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/vegetarian-recipes\/goat-s-cheese-pea-and-mint-tart\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Goat’s cheese, pea and mint tart\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGoat’s cheese, pea and mint tart\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Vegan: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/vegan-recipes\/chickpea-fennel-and-orange-salad-with-herbs\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Chickpea, Fennel and Orange Salad with Herbs\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eChickpea, Fennel and Orange Salad with Herbs\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hedley Wright Wine Merchants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57454759379317,"sku":null,"price":9.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/1558\/5953\/files\/F2FB506C-EBEC-45E4-8C08-773D800B6A07.jpg?v=1785515130"},{"product_id":"domaine-de-la-croix-senaillet-macon-davaye-2023-macon-davaye-aoc","title":"Domaine de la Croix Senaillet, Mâcon-Davayé, 2023, Mâcon-Davayé (AOC)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'One-Liner'\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePure southern Burgundy – ripe peach, citrus and white flowers with creamy lees texture and a beautifully fresh, mineral finish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePale gold with bright highlights, opening with expressive aromas of white flowers, ripe peach and apricot alongside lemon and fresh orchard fruit. The palate is rounded and generous, with Chardonnay’s ripe stone fruit given extra breadth and texture by extended ageing on the fine lees. Notes of citrus, hazelnut and a subtle creamy character emerge through the middle, balanced by lively acidity and a distinct mineral freshness. There is richness here without heaviness, the stainless-steel élevage keeping the fruit clear and precise. 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