L&S Wines in the Press

100% Pinot Noir, 80% being from Bisseuil, and 20% from Ambonnay. Ripe grapes means that this wine has quite a deep colour, almost oeuil-de-perdrix. Very fine and persistent bubble, full-flavoured with good acidity to giv...(read more)

From the Grand Cru vineyards of Chouilly, this entirely Chardonnay champagne has pale colour, smooth weight and fresh flavour, with remarkable clean length and a zesty finish. A really exciting quality Champagne which (s...(read more)

100% Chardonnay from Premier Crus vineyards planted in 1982 and 1962, given absolutely no 'dosage', making it an ultra brut, and in Pierre Larmandier's words a true expression of the Vertus 'terroir'. Elegant, restrained...(read more)

Lovely biscuity, ripe fruit nose with citrus and yellow plum notes. On the palate the wine is generous with plenty of ripe fruit, touch creamy, waft of fresh bread, then a lovely mouth-watering acidity giving excellent l...(read more)

Our friends at Langham have really dug down into the detail of their vineyards to create a couple of fascinating new cuvées. This is the Culver and it promotes the Pinots (66% Noir & 24% Meunier) and as a resu...(read more)

The duo at the helm of the Gallina del Piel operation – which includes David Seijas, the former sommelier of Ferran Adría’s long-closed but lastingly influential Catalan three-Michelin-star restaurant, El Bull&iac...(read more)

This vineyard's fantastic position up high and facing south east, as well as its rock-laden soil really show the class of this site in warm vintages. The vines here are now 37 years old and the 2018 is a total triumph. F...(read more)

The 2020 Fiano Kratos blends honeyed florals with ripe pears, apricot and mint nuances, filling the palate with fleshy, round textures and vibrant acidity. The combination of power, energy and fruit is something to behol...(read more)

2019 was a stellar vintage here in New Zealand's North Island. Tasted directly after the Kumeu Village wine, this is almost flirty in comparison. Much more attractive and effusive on the nose. More texture. Great bright...(read more)

While this wine is not part of the MiP* family, it is still a stalwart rosé in the L&S cellar and I have followed it for a good few years. Delicious, spot-on, smooth and perky it is incredibly rare to find a w...(read more)

As the name Elite might suggest this is the top cuvee from Guillaume and as such has the most to give. Here things are more nuanced, floral, a touch spicy, citrus and then layered red fruit intensity. Bolder and more str...(read more)

MiP stands for Made in Provence, a brilliant range of wines produced by Guillaume and Virginie Philip. I love the Classic for its silkiness. A great house Provence rosé. The (more expensive) Premium is fantastic too.