France

100% in barrels for 12 months. No new barrels.Bottled after light filtration.

A wonderful example of Viognier from a top producer that beats many a Codnrieu. A scented nose and a fine palate of peach, apricot and balanced acidity.

Andre Dezat is well known for his superb Sancerre rouge. 100% Pinot Noir from 25 year old vines and 12 months in wood.

The nose is expressive on notes of fruit and lots of spice; it reveals ripeness and is very fresh. On the palate, this wine is charming, with surprising fullness, smoothness and also a lot of depth.

The Sancerre of Andre Dezat are among the finest of the appelation and his Rose is outstanding. Produced from 100% Pinot Noir.

400m, 30-35 year old vines, north-east exposure with some clay and a bedrock of limestone. Elevage in 300 litre barrels, 15% new. The coolest and last vineyard to be picked.

Produced by the excellent Bernard Vallet in a very good vintage. This is the house rouge of Vallet Freres. Fresh, juicy berry fruit.

Domaine Fayolle is a domaine with a growing reputation. Les Pontaix is 100% Marsaanne, with 20% into barrique. A clean, fresh, citrus nose is balanced with a rich palate of nutty and honeyed fruit. Was - £28.00
Now - £23.80

A single plot in the communal AOC. A very mineral Saint-Véran, with white flowers and mint, which ends on a fresh and linear finish.

From the exceptional Cellars of Bernard Vallet, a wonderful Bourgogne Blanc with golden, yeasty, honeyed fruit and fresh citrus acidity.