France

Fragrant rosewater and grapefruit aromas. Pure, rich lychee, and rose flavours are underpinned by hints of spice and graphite minerality. Well judged acidity provides initial lift and then gives way to a rich, rounded finish with a pleasant pithiness.

This wine is pale lemon in colour with youthful hues, and is reminiscent of green apples and white flowers. The palate is crisp, clean and beautifully balanced, with a long refreshing finish.

Serge Cologne has an exceptional 7.3ha site in Fleurie and has been joined by sons Samuel and Landry. A star of the Beaujolais, these wines drip with sappy, raspberry fruit.

Traditional method, 100% piquepoul blanc. Pale yellow with green highlights in colour , fine clean bubbles on the cordon. Fine and discreet on the nose, with fresh white fruit aromas then dried fruit appearing after aeration.

A serious and complex wine that is rich, intense and drenched in dark red fruits. With morello cherry and a touch of sweet spice on the nose, ripe berry, liquorice, chocolate, summer pudding and a hint of cinnamon spice on the palate, this wine is full flavoured and smooth with supple tannins.

Less well known than near neighbours, Pouilly Fume and Sancerre, Quincy lies on the eastern end of the Loire, where the wines are left on the lees in tank until just before bottling. This adds an extra dimension of concentration and richness.

Fermented in stainless steel vats under temperature control to preserve all the aromas and character of Saint-Véran. After malolactic fermentation, the Saint-Véran continues to mature on fine lees. Aromas of white flowers, peach and pear with notes of hazelnut. A, round mouthfeel full of complexity, with a mineral finish.

A pronounced herbaceous character on the nose followed by fennel and thyme, citrus flesh and a lovely lift. Elegant and medium bodied with a gentle creaminess and a pleasing acidic textural element. Classy with a long finish. Was £23.50
Now £19.89

Deep red colour, with cherry compote infused with star anise on the nose. The concentrated palate is serious and densely fruity, and well structured tannins suggest good ageing potential.

The thoroughbred name of Saumer and a high class wine. A blend of Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc with two years bottle age. A deep, creamy, white fruit nose with a citrus yeasty palate.