France

A fresh cherry nose with a touch of exotics fruits and ending with subtle floral notes. The palate balances precise structure with powerful and vibrating energy, a beautiful touch of black fruits ending with a salty and chalky finish. 16 to 18 months in 50% new Franch oak.

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.

The Cuvée D is rich and intense, with lively acidity bringing balance, freshness and minerality. As James Halliday describes, "there is a plethora of spiced, dried and fresh fruits, balance and freshness provided by a surge of citrussy acidity on the finish. And aftertaste." The Pinot Noir gives body and length to the wine, while the Chardonnay adds elegance and finesse.

A spirit from Alsace made from distilling pears from Rhone.

A fine nose, appealingly fresh with a certain nuttiness as well as some delicate spicy notes. A layered, well-rounded and elegant palate shows citrus flesh and plush acidity with a satisfying toasty finish. The expert balance between richness and fine minerality alongside a complex savoury character make this a beautifully poised and elegant wine.

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%