Address
Train station Kiosk Lower Kings road, Berkhamsted HP4 2AJ
Business Hours
Monday to Wednesday
7am-10am / 12-8:30pm
Thursday 7am-10am / 12-9pm
Friday 10am - 9pm
Saturday 10am - 10pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm
Shop online and have your order delivered or click and collect in store 7 days a week.
FREE LOCAL DELIVERY
Berkhamsted
FREE DELIVERY ON ORDER OVER £50
Delivery Time (1-2 Days)
Harpenden, Luton, Watford, Chesham, Kings Langley, Tring, Amersham, Hemel Hempstead, Saint Albans, Aylesbury and all the surrounding areas
Production
Owned by siblings Louis and Marie Farbre who were early pioneers of organic viticulture in the Languedoc, Château Coulon sits on a hill near the village of Cruscades close to the Via Aquitania, a Roman road which links the Mediterranean to the Atlantic. The vineyard extends over smooth, rounded pebbles deposited by the river Orbieu and refreshing winds assist in the organic management of the estate. Its wines are concentrated, with notes of black fruit and liquorice. In 2008, the Fabre family expanded the estate by adding neighbouring Château St. Michel. Siliceous clay soils overlaid with galets roulés. Manual harvest and yield restricted to 45hl/ha. 45% Syrah, 30% Carignan, 15% Grenache and 10% Mourvèdre. The grapes are separated into two fermentations: Carignan and Grenache are co-fermented as whole grapes whilst Syrah and Mourvèdre undergo a 20-hour, thermo-regulated maceration.
Tasting notes
A concentrated and savoury red from the deep south of France. This Corbières shows intriguing savoury and herbal aromas of bitters and thyme. The palate is full of morello cherry fruit and carries through savoury flavours to the finish. A delight that constantly punches well above its price point.
Food match
Fantastic with charcoal-grilled lamb, rosemary potatoes and a green salad.
Platform Wines opened in December 2019 in Berkhamsted, our store is perfectly located for you to get drinks and snacks on your way home from work or to buy a refreshing drink for your journey into London. We also currently serve Coffees, breakfast options and Smoothies to morning commuters.
We specialise in fine wine, champagne, craft beers, Pre-mixed Cans, unusual spirits and have a large selection available chilled at the store for your convenience. We will also stock a selection of one off wines and beers available until sold out.
If you have any suggestions for specific stock you would like to see please let us know.
Business Hours
Monday to Wednesday
7am-10am / 12-8:30pm
Thursday 7am-10am / 12-9pm
Friday 10am - 9pm
Saturday 10am - 10pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm