Mâconnais

Damien has produced a 2017 which is more immediate than the 2016 was at the same stage, with open defined nose of classic Maconnais white flowers, easy fruit in the mouth and a nice fresh length.

2017 was more complicated than the perfect 2016 season here - but we are delighted with the latest release of our own-label Burgundy. As ever, it comes from the same single vineyard source near S...(read more)

Young Damien Martin is making wines of such great quality it is remarkable how very affordable they are. This has lovely rich fruit lines pepped up with intense citrus notes and softer shades of...(read more)

This is more serious than the Macon Villages. Fuller weight, yet remains bright and clear. Some pretty yellow fruit, less grip at the outset, but this does grow. Nice firm citrus notes and some h...(read more)

Broader more aniseed, fennel then citrus and peach, dense core of rich fruit, peach, sweet melon then aniseed and a creamy richness backed by great acid.

Rich and round and off dry but with tension which saves it. Great stuff! So long as you are not expecting something bone dry.

Slightly more withdrawn nose, melon and fig which follows on the palate, rich fleshy, ripe with good acid weight, breadth & length.

Again tauter tighter, feathery citrus and peach fruitiness, creamy. Palate has a crisp bite to it, peach, fig and lemon fruit, chalky minerality, grip and length.

"Levroute" is a Mâcon dialect word meaning "the colour of the hare", a reference to the deeper colour of grapes starting to show the effects of noble rot.

This is very rare (as it is only made when exceptional vintages permit) it is the only fully botrytised wine made by Thévenet. It is fabulous, I am immediately reminded of my mother's wonderful homemade marmal...(read more)

Mushroom, creamed butter, quince and peach. Palate is rich with bright acid, ripe stone fruit, grip and balance, full flavoured with truffle and mushroom complexity. Absolutely beautiful balance...(read more)