70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir from old vines in the premiers crus of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Avenay Val d'Or and Bisseuil. A blend of 2019 and 2020. Three years sur lattes. Disgorged 9 February 2023.
A deliciously f...(read more)

Jean-Louis Denois’ sparkling wine from near Limoux, from vineyards planted with Champagne grape varieties. Pinot Noir for body, and floral fruity distinction from Chardonnay. A 'great copy of Champagne' and 'amazing valu...(read more)

From the Coteaux du Layon, a region famous for its sweet wines, this is a serious class act and so much better than the champagnes you find at the same price. Made from two-thirds chenin blanc, it has notes of orchard fr...(read more)

The Valensac wines are perennial favourites and this wine shows why. Classic gooseberry, ripe citrus, cut herbs and something a little tropical, papaya maybe. Brightly delivered with lovely racy acid supporting the crisp...(read more)

A wonderfully characterful style from Bruno Cormerais, hints of fennel and tarragon run throughout this wine. Thrillingly pure and crisp, with tangy citrus fruit, it is thirst-quenching and enticing in equal measure. A p...(read more)

All raised in Inox, bottled just before the 2024 harvest. The 2023 has a nice fresh line. Fruit is good and ripe but not so sweet. There is a good Chablis feel, despite the warmth of the vintage. 85% of the fruit comes f...(read more)

The Prelude is a blend of 4 parcels - 3 south facing and 1 west facing that make up Frantz's warmest sites (but everything is relative at this domaine!). There is lots of limestone here - but the wine is always broader a...(read more)

Soft, ripe, gentle nose. Spicy apples and golden peach. Round and inviting. Good freshness on the palate – nice bead of limey acidity running through. Nice pep to it that builds on the finish, weighty but with drive. 12...(read more)

The estate's top cuvée or Gold Label (Oro) is classic Gavi from their very old vineyards. The big difference here is that the wine spends six months on the lees adding extra weight, a hint of smoky spice, some cri...(read more)

This is a real gem of a wine. Sleek, well polished with a bit of backbone, beautifully balanced it is certainly a wine which pushes above its weight in terms of value for money.

Steely, but rich and concentrated, this dry (trocken) Riesling is an outstanding example of this noble variety. Lively yellow plum and passion fruit aromas and that classic twist of lime combine with a mouth-watering zes...(read more)

Arguably the finest vintage of Mainqué to date. Broad yet focused, the 2022 offers a honeyed texture cut by a spine of acidity. A hint of gunflint on the nose gives way to flavours of white peach, camomile and sea...(read more)