Southern France

From the coolish slopes near the large Etang de Thau and just a stone's throw from the Med comes this cracking, crisp Merlot and Cabernet blend, with a touch of Carignan for spice. it is a light and eas...(read more)

The 2017 is as delightful as ever, with a suave texture and good bright lift. It's a nice balance of supple juice and just enough tannin and acidity to make it moreish.

Nice solid Cabernet fruit, a gentle softness, and a great price.

Tasting this with the winemaker was a revelation At this level it is hard to find such a good and identifiable Syrah. This is good - there is nice lift and spice. The fruit is dark, but not overl...(read more)

We have been importing from our old friends at Domaine Valensac for as long as most of us can remember and their consistency from vintage to vintage is quite remarkable. Their Merlot is the lates...(read more)

This is a cracker with saturated plum and damson fruits, some nice tension, richness and balance with floral touches and then a hint of dark toffee on the finish.

A co-operative made Merlot from the South of France. Quite a delight with well-balanced ripe fruit and a gentle drier edge. A nice easy wine to have lying around waiting for a casual occasion and...(read more)

Another brilliant wine from Guy Vanlancker, this wine shouts of its place so beautifully and with no little complexity. Always with a whiff of the garrigue, wild herbs, rosemary, fennel and lovel...(read more)

From a co-operative in the beautiful Auvergne region of France - somewhere more famous for scenery than vineyards. The Puy de Dôme is always a winner at L&S - a light, bright 'everyday' Pinot Noi...(read more)

55% Négrette (a local grape variety said to have brought back from Cyprus by returning Crusaders) + 45% Syrah; one year in wood. Plump, round with deep dark fruits, prunes, liquorice and a whiff...(read more)

Mostly a local variety called Negrette blended with Syrah. Plump, bold with warm fruit and gentle spice. For Rhône-lovers or, indeed, Shiraz fans in search of something a little more laid back. S...(read more)

Review from www.vinesse.com : If your only experience with Malbec involves wines from Argentina, fasten your seat belt.You’re in for a big surprise — and a big wine — with the 2015 Cedre Heritage...(read more)