Wines from Waddesdon Manor, National Trust

National Trust property Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire was built by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild and has a unique link with prestigious Rothschild vineyards around the world. The Manor’s cellars are full of great wine going back to the nineteenth century, and its’ wine shop sells a wide range of own label and Rothschild wines. As a National Trust property, we are able to benefit from Waddesdon’s expertise in wine buying and have worked with them to produce our own National Trust list for Middlethorpe Hall.

Bin 431 Baron de Rothschild Blanc des Blancs Champagne £80.00 100% Chardonnay White fruit aromas, with notes of exotic fruits typical of the Chardonnay grapes. On the palate it is persistent in the mouth; a subtle balanced wine between power and freshness.

Bin 432 Baron Philippe de Rothschild Pays d'Oc Viognier, 2009 £21.50 100% Viognier Smooth, weighty and zinging with citrus, golden apricots, ripe peaches, blanched almonds and herb flavour. A good wine for those who love the richness of Chardonnay but are looking for a different range of flavours.

Bin 433 Mapu Sauvignon Blanc, Chile, 2010 £25.00 Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay Mapu Sauvignon Blanc embodies the combination between Baron Philippe de Rothschild’s exacting standards and Chile’s unique climate and soil. Fresh and aromatic, elegantly matching floral notes with topical fruit flavours; it is ready for drinking now and should be served at a temperature of 10 °

Bin 434 Baronne Charlotte, AC Graves, 2007 £45.00 Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle One of a range of wines created by Baroness Philippine de Rothschild in tribute to members of her illustrious family. The wine is perfumed, fruity and with a fairly full body and fleshy structure. Dry, smooth and rich, it should be served chilled and makes a good accompaniment to fish and seafood dishes.

Bin 436 Baron Philippe de Rothschild Pays d'Oc Pinot Noir, 2010 £21.50 100% Pinot Noir A remarkably successful wine from Baron Philippe de Rothschild, capturing the delicate fruit of the Pinot grape whilst achieving a satisfying weight. With an aroma of cherry sauce, this wine is soft and very easy to drink and has flavours of strawberries and cherries. Ideal without food as it is so soft but will also accompany mildly flavoured foods.

Bin 437 Escudo Rojo, Chile, 2008 £35.00 Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Camenère Named after the Spanish for ‘red shield’, the root of the Rothschild name. Its overriding character is juicy fruit. The wine is well balanced, with good structure and a firm fruit that indicates ageing potential as well as being enjoyable now.

Bin 438 Waddesdon The Rothschild Collection Pauillac 2004 £57.00 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot Produced for Waddesdon Manor by Château Lafite, from young vines at Chateau Lafite and neighbouring Chateau Duhart-Milon. This medium bodied red has an attractive mineral aroma with some blackcurrant, raspberry and sweet fresh oak tones. Fine tannins provide a backbone for lingering raspberry and cassis flavours. June 2011