Rose & Co. first imported lime juice from the West Indies in the 1860s. Trade thrived because merchant ships were compelled to carry lime or lemon juice. Lauchlan Rose devised a method for preserving juice without alcohol & so he invented the world's first concentrated fruit drink. ...

Ruby red with a violet tint. The nose offers a complex mixture of jammy fruit aromas (blackcurrant, cherry, bilberry) with a hint of smoke & spice. From a fresh & fruity attack the wine develops a powerful & creamy body with nicely forward tannins & a long, harmonious finish that ends on ripe black fruit flavours. ...

Bright cherry aroma. Fresh aroma of cherries & some licorice. The palate is soft & juicy, underlined with fruit aromas of black currants & blackberries, with a hint of spice strong, but balanced structure with soft tannins. Drink particularly well to venison with juniper sauce to smoked sausage & ham, or roast lamb with thyme & rosemary, that is the typical spices from the south of France. ...

A deep red with a violet tint. There is a rich, well developed nose, full of fruit, dominated by black cherry with hints a of violets. Round & full on the palate well structured fruit, wild cherries & stone fruit laced with silky soft tannins & subtle mineral notes. The finish, crisp, fresh & flavoursome. ...

In the heart of Languedoc-Roussillon, Baron Philippe de Rothschild's winemakers have selected the areas with the best soil & climate for growing the Sauvignon Blanc grape. In the region around Limoux in particular, offering a patchwork of micro-terroirs, they have chosen the highest quality parcels from their growers' vineyards. All year round, each selected parcel is individually & permanently monitored by the Baron Philippe de Rothschild team. In order to obtain highly aromatic & expressive wines, the grapes are picked at full maturity. The wines from each parcel are vinified separately before final blending. The wines are matured on fine lees in vats for six months then quickly bottled at BPDR's Saint-Laurent-Medoc winery in order to preserve all their freshness & fruit. A pale gold with fine green highlights, the wine has a refined, elegant nose that opens on blossom aromas & delicate notes of ripe fruit. Round & full on the palate, with a pleasing crispness, its delicate citrus fruit flavours are set off by a touch of minerality that brings freshness & character. A rich & long finish expresses all the personality & refinement of the variety. ...

Baron Philippe de Rothschild Viognier is a fine, deep gold, the wine has an intense nose displaying a highly complex mix of fresh & preserved fruit aromas (apricot, peach, quince jelly) with some attractive floral notes. Very round on the palate, it combines powerful flavours with a rich & expansive structure to give a pleasant impression of fullness. a dense & substantial finish rounds off this ample & generous, elegantly creamy wine. ...

Still very young-looking ruby red with a violet tint. Fresh berry fruit (blackcurrant) with refined vanilla aromas. Stylish & expressive mid-palate, full of flavour, expressing all the power of a Medoc. A harmonious wine with a fine balance between oak & fruit. Good ageing potential. Medoc Baron Henri is made from classic Bordeaux grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon (60%), full of character, is associated with Merlot (30%) to bring suppleness, while Cabernet Franc & Petit Verdot (10%) give the wine a distinctive touch. ...

This wine has a dense, deep red colour, shading to cherry at the edge & a seductively, nicely open nose with intense blackberry & cassis aromas & a slightly floral note reminiscent of violet. From a round & crisp attack with a fine structure of already well-rounded, creamy tannins, it develops an ample & expressive body of red berry fruit with a touch of something mineral. A seductive wine, its undoubted qualities display all the complexity & harmony of an exceptional vintage & the promise of greater richness to come. Grape: 55% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc. ...

Graves is the only Bordeaux region famous for both red & white wines. This white blend is predominantly made from Semillon with about 15% sauvignon to add fresh acidity & 5% Muscadelle for its floral quality. The gravelly terrain of this district adds minerality to compliment the full citrus zestiness. Matured in oak for 4 months. Brilliant pale yellow in colour. The nose opens on elegant notes of white blossom & citrus fruit, especially yellow & pink grapefruit, with a mineral touch of flint. The attack is round & fruity, the mid-palate rich & substantial, extending into a remarkably mineral finish, typical of the Graves appellation. ...

An attractive dark violet with a blueish tint. Refined & complex, revealing hints of fresh fruit (raspberry, cherry) & a touch of aromatic herb (thyme). The attack is fresh & fruity. Round on the palate, with an attractive substance, the wine becomes more & more smooth over its length. An elegant wine, thoroughly typical of the vintage. Cabernet Sauvignon (50%) gives the wine character & ageing potential, Merlot (50%) brings suppleness & fruit. Great with pheasant, woodcock, veal blanquette, goat cheese, ewe's milk cheese. ...