Southern France

Pale yellow colour with green reflections and a bright crystalline shine. A lively nose of lime, citrus peel and notes of exotic fruits is typical of this pretty Sauvignon from the South of France. The palate is generous...(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)

Vermentino from the French Mediterranean coast with citrus and dusty minerals. Very sophisticated wine at its price level, and better by miles than anything we have found in Italy (where this grape originates) at up to t...(read more)

A hugely consistent performer, the Valensac Chardonnay never fails to deliver such supple easy going drinkability. With a decent weight if ripe fig, melon and gentle citrus, the bright acid underpins a gentle buttery cre...(read more)

Classic Picpoul - steely dry - but no tartness, more a crisp minerality that underlies the gentle hard white fruit. A tad floral too an apple blossom note - but this is bright driven and pure. Delicious aperitive wine or...(read more)

Very much our style of Viognier, nothing is overdone, freshness is key. Some delightful aromatics including wild flowers, apricot and honey, then on the palate, good texture, balanced fresh stone fruit, nectarine and apr...(read more)

If you’ve given up on picpoul because cheaper versions have become insipid, try this, it’s brilliant: whistle-clean; saline, like your skin after a sea swim; reminiscent of crushed rocks and faint white blossom. Try with...(read more)

Gorgeously flavoursome with notes of apricot, quince, citrus pith and wild flowers. Mouth-filling but with nice poise and a textured feel, this is a cracking food wine, the depth of stone fruit, piled on top of wild herb...(read more)

A blend of Vermentino 30 %, Viognier 50%, Chardonnay 17%, Sauvignon Blanc only 3% Fresher than fresh, bright summer fruits, elderflower wrapped pear with hints of citrus apple notes, honeysuckle and a touch of stonefruit...(read more)

Melon, citrus, white flowers, touch of white peach. Good grip and weight of fruit, crisp, but succulent with citrus and pear.

Our pick of the whites from Sollier, 50%Roussanne & 50% Viognier, if you like white Chateauneuf-du-Pape but don't won't the hefty price then this is the wine for you. Peach, apricot and green mango, a touch of cream,...(read more)

Powerful and tightly wound. Pears and jasmine and blossom fill the generous and enticing nose. Great acidity and packs a real punch on the palate. Really very good - transports you to sitting in the Southern French sun.