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)

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.

The charming and affable Guy Vanlancker is an outsider originating from Belgium who 30 years ago, followed his dream of becoming a winemaker and fell in love with the beauty of the Languedoc-Roussill...(read more)

Possibly the best vintage we have ever tried of this pretty Pinot from the volcanic soils of the Dôme, in the Auvergne, central France. It could in some vintages be accused of having slightly rus...(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)

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)