France

From a 16 ha site of Premier Cru vineyards in the Cote De Blan. Mainly Chardonney with a touch of Pinot Noir, unified in oak and four years on lees. Stunning!

Clos de la Justice is a walled single vineyard in Gevrey-Chambertin owned by Vallet Freres.

A quality VSOP from the Maxime Trijol house, one of the few independents still controlling and performing all aspects of production in-house.

Cassis and blackberry aromas with a certain softness. The palate is rounded and creamy, with velvety tannins, ripe fruit and a refreshing touch of acidity that creates a balanced whole, as well as delicate spices which evolve on the palate. The finish is long and light as air.

A very classy St Emilion Grand Cru. Juicy red and black fruits with some drier cedary streaks on the palate. A classy, complex wine with fantastic structure and long-lingering finish. Merlot 75% , Cabernet Franc 25%

Chateau De Pellehaut's La Fleur De l'Age XO 20 year old Armagnac has been awarded the trophy for Best Armagnac in the 2018 Spirits Challenge, the highest accolade the challenge can give to any brand or product, after a blind tasting of all Armagnac Gold Medal winners.

Made from cherries, this is a traditional eau de vie from a family firm in the foothills of the Vosges Mountains in Alsace. The spirit is dry and full of character, perfect at the end of a meal and best served from the freezer.

A spirit from Alsace made from distilling pears from Rhone.

Bollinger needs no introduction. 60% Pinot Noir, 25% Cardonnay and 15% Pinot Meunier with 5-10% of reserve wines included in the blend and a high proportion of the wine coming from Premier and Grand Cru sites. Substantial and complex fruit with a biscuity egde and creamy acidity.

Chateau Angludet is owned and run by the Sichel family.55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 10% Petit Verdot. From the highly regarded 2010 vintage which is starting to drink but will benefit from cellaring. A wine with power, balance and style. A wonderful buy. Drink 2018-2040.