Magnums

Fat and fruity, Charmail's high Merlot content showing in a bit of chocolatey sweetness. Round and very jolly, will drink quite young as usual, but might last longer too.

An inexpensive all round glass, with a larger bowl and short stem.

Citrus, hawthorn, peach and pear, quite boldly aromatic. Sleek ripe and flavour filled, red fruits, citrus and stone fruits, textured bright and with great acid push. Cinsault-based for a classic anytime super-pale aroma...(read more)

We really love Sandra's high elevation Rioja and this is another cracker. At 400 Metres up you start to get wines with greater freshness and precision, fragrant and detailed, this has damson, blueberry and dark cherry fr...(read more)

Aromatic with notes of cherry, plum and a hint of tar/crayon. Richly structured, layered with a deep fruitiness, plums and cherries, chocolate and herbs. Quite round and easy going but still with enough tannic heft to dr...(read more)

From one of Bourgueil's most sought after 'terroirs'; Le Grand Clos is a small walled parcel of 50 year old vines grown on the clay and flint covered limestone slopes facing the town. The wine spends a year in (50% new)...(read more)

Tasted 'blind' in a line-up of inexpensive champagnes (as well as one Grande Marque) this showed remarkably well, coming out as a clear winner. Bright, light and very fresh, this is an easy drinking 'aperitif' champagne...(read more)

Perfumed, with subtle cherry, cranberry and strawberry aromas and a hint of peaches. Medium-bodied with brightness and freshness. Vivid, lively, crunchy and fresh. Always excellent and super drinkable. Drink or hold.

This is a stunning wine from the off, with aromas of crushed chalk, orange blossom and ripe citrus fruits. In the mouth the wine is textured and complex, with rich acid balancing a core of ripe citrus fruit, aromatic her...(read more)

2022 Lirac la Reine de Bois, equal parts Syrah Grenache & Mourvèdre, stainless fermentation then barrel aged for 12 months.   Darker in colour, the spice is more evident on the nose, a big nose of bright...(read more)

70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay Old vines (40+ years old and massale sélection) Pinot Noir from Mareuil-sur-Aÿ 1er Cru, Avenay Val d’Or 1er Cru and Chardonnay from Mareuil-sur-Aÿ 1er Cru and Bisseuil 1er...(read more)

Superlative sparkling wine with creamy zing and the regal poise and panache of the world's finest fizz.