• May we invite you to bid for this rather palatable case of mixed wine?
   
• Taking you from the northern reaches of southwest France to the heartland of Gascony, you’re bidding on a deliciously eclectic mix of 12 bottles of sparkling, red, white and sweet wines.
   
• This case is the perfect addition to your discerning cellar – ideal for your next dinner party – and includes award-winning wines direct from exquisite producers, each carefully hand-picked and put together by Balcony House Cellars. 

• Here’s exactly what you’ll be enjoying with a winning bid here, along with a few guiding words (in italic) from our resident wine expert:
   
  • Red
    Whilst Chateau du Cedre and Alain Brumont, the champion of the Tannat, may be renowned amongst any astute wine merchant; our others are (until now) undiscovered gems...

1. Chateau D’Aydie Aramis 2010 ~ Vin de Pays de Cotes de Gascogne
   Tip: For a red, serve slightly chilled...
    
2. Chateau La Reyne Excellence 2009 ~ AC Cahors
   From the depths of Cahors, Chateau La Reyne  is run by extraordinary young winemaker Johan Vidal, who has been making wines since a teenager and has now taken over the 300 year old vineyard from his father.
    
3. Domaine de Pellehaut Family Reserve 2008 ~ Vin de Pays de Cotes de Gascoigne
   # Gold medal at the Concours National des Vignerons Independants 
    
4. Alain Brumont Torus 2008 ~ AC Madiran
   Here, we reach Madiran the epicentre of the Tannat grape, only grown here in the Urology Appellation on the borders with Spain in the Pyrenees and in Uruguay. 
    
5. Chateau Laffitte –Teston Vielles Vignes 2005 ~ AC Madiran 

• Sparkling
  Further west takes us into the Cotes de Gascogne and to Monluc, the biggest producer of sparkling wines in the southwest…

6. Monluc Rose NV ~ Cotes de Gascogne
    

• White
  ...Then onwards west to Domaine de Pellehaut. Travelling due south to the heartland of Confit du Canard and Fois Gras.

7. Earl Barrere Clos de Vierge 2007 ~ AC Jurancon
    
8. Domaine de Pellehaut Ampelomeryx 2010 ~ Vin de Pays de Cotes de Gascogne
   # Grand Gold medal at the Concours des Vins in Lyon 2012
   # Selection of Top 100 2010s in France: Voted 'Best White Wine IGP' in the USA 
    
9. Alain Brumont ~ Chateau Montus 2008 ~ AC Pacherenc du Vic Bihl
    
10. Domaine Bordenave Souvenirs d’Enfance 2010 (Selection Parker) ~ AC Jurancon
     
11. Alain Brumont ~ Vin de Pays de Cotes de Gascogne 2009 

• Sweet
  Jean Marc’s wines at Laffitte-Teston are more modern in style and have won a clutch of medals at the Paris Agricole shows, whilst Domaine Sergeant, adjacent to Alain Brumont’s Chateau Bouscasse, are more traditional in style and a real family concern with Gilbert Dousseau and his two daughters.

12. Domaine Sergeant 2005 ~ AC Pacherenc du Vic Bihl
    Gold Medal winner at Paris Agricole 

• Many of these wines you will not find on supermarket wine lists – so if you’d like a genuine taste of Regional France, then this is the perfect case for you.
   
• Our final tip: these wines come full of body, so open up the reds a few hours in advance to really get the best from them (particularly the Madiran and Cahors). In fact, many in the Gers open their Madirans the day before a meal. 

So theirs your Lot – and all you need to do is place a bid now!

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