France

Salasar, Carte Or Sec, Cremant de Limoux

This Carte Or Sec was something of a surprise at recent tastings. We were expecting something a litt

Dom Perignon

Dom Perignon 2010

The initial notes of fresh almonds and grapefruit gradually lead into cashew nuts and spices complem

Jean-Marc Pillot

Domaine Jean-Marc Pillot, Chassagne Montrachet

Jacques Carillon’s cousin, Jean-Marc Pillot, has reduced the amount of new oak that he uses in re

Macon Lugny Les Genievres, Louis Latour

Louis Latour Macon Lugny Les Genievres is probably one of Louis Latour’s best known (and very good v

Chateau Mangot, Saint Emilion Grand Cru

This cru, from the St Emilion Grand Cru appellation, is a faithful portrait of our 4 terroirs spread

Chateau Grand Village

Chateau Grand Village Rouge, Bordeaux Superieur

Grand Village Rouge is a red wine coupage made mainly using Merlot with a lower percentage of Cabern

Gerard Thomas

Domaine Gerard Thomas et Fils, Saint Aubin Blanc 'Champ Tirant' 2014

A delightful white Côte de Beaune Burgundy with real power and freshness. The wonderful combination

Chateau Tour des Gendres

Chateau Tour des Gendres, Sauvignon Chenin Blanc Pet Nat

Dangerously drinkable, naturally sparkling wine from Bergerac. Petillant Naturel, or Pet Nat f

Charles Heidsieck Champagne

Charles Heidsieck Rose Reserve

A deliciously fresh wine which perfectly expresses the complexity of the Charles Heidsieck spirit. C

Charles Heidsieck Champagne

Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve

One of our absolute favourite champagnes, we have been a huge fan of this fizz for many years but fo

Domaine Paul Mas

Paul Mas Grenache Noir

Grenache Noir loves the heat. In the Languedoc it flourishes splendidly and shows all its potential

Domaine Paul Mas

Domaine Astruc, d'A Carignan vieille vignes

The Carignan vineyards of Domaine Astruc are located at the foot of the Pyrenees and this makes thes

Domaine Paul Mas

Domaine des Cres Ricards, Merlot

This is a single estate wine from Paul Mas. It's from Terrasses du Lazarac in the heart of the Cotea

Saintayme, Saint Emilion Grand Cru

100% Merlot. A joy of supple fruit and easy flow. Not complex, but hard to fault for sheer fruit. Ni

Chateau Lestage Simon, Haut-Medoc

Ripe and densely textured, this is a plush, full-bodied wine. With swathes of rich black fruits and

Champagne Bollinger

Bollinger Special Cuvee - James Bond 007 Limited Edition

In celebration of over 40 years of partnership as the Official Champagne of 007 and the upcoming fil

Jean-Marc Burgaud

Jean-Marc Burgaud, Beaujolais Blanc

This unoaked Beaujolais Blanc is expressive with notes of citrus and stone fruits on the nose. The p

Pierre Ducret, Givry 1er Cru Les Grands Pretans

Ripe and juicy, featuring floral, black cherry, earth and iron notes, revealing power and a chalky f

Jean-Marc Burgaud

Jean-Marc Burgaud, Regnie Vallieres

Bursting with aromas of cherries, raspberries and blackberries, complemented by subtle hints of potp

Pascal Jolivet

Sancerre Rose, Pascal Jolivet

Made with 100% Pinot Noir, this wine is a blend of pressed juice and “saignée” methods. The juice is

Alain Jaume

Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, Domaine Grand Veneur 'Le Miocene' 2018

Pale yellow colour with hints of green, aromas of white flowers (may blossom, honeysuckle).  The pal

Maison Saint Aix

AIX Provence Rose, Maison Saint Aix

AIX Rosé is made in the Provence region of France, just an hour North-East from the historical city

Champagne Ruinart

Ruinart Blanc de Blancs

Clean, intense nose showing warm, rich notes of brioche, French toast and roasted almonds.  Very sup

Aleph Cotes du Rhone Villages Massif d'Uchaux, Famille de Boel France,

New kids on the block, Nelly France and Arnaud de Boelly are freshly installed in the Rhône Valley.

Domaine Sorin de France, Saint-Bris Sauvignon

This small appellation is centred around the village Saint-Bris-le-Vineux, but also includes the com

Edmond Cornu & Fils, Bourgogne Aligote 'La Cuvee des Saints de Glace'

Aligote grapes are grown along side the Le Clos du Meix Gobillon property in the Ladoix-Serrigny reg

Champagne Bollinger

Bollinger PN VZ15

PN, made entirely from Pinot Noir to underscore the very essence and DNA of the House style, is the

La Mascaronne

La Mascaronne Quat`Saisons Provence Rose

Château La Mascaronne was sold in 2019 to second growth Bordeaux estate, Cos d’Estournel, who were c

Chateau L'Arnaude

Chateau L'Arnaude Nuit Blanche Cotes de Provence Rose

This beautiful wine has a clear peach colour. The nose is accented with notes of fresh red fruits. O

Roche de Belanne, Marsanne Viognier

A 90% Marsanne and 10% Viognier blend. The Roche de Bellane Marsanne Viognier is a crisp and flavour

Piquepoul Rose, Vignobles Foncalieu

A new incarnation of an unfairly-neglected grape variety: Piquepoul Noir. This traditional name (lit

Roqueterre, Carignan vieilles vignes

100% Carignan, a grape variety that if well managed can produce wines with characteristics of dark a

Mas Amiel, Maury Vintage Rouge

100% Grenache Noir.  Warm summer orchard fruits: powerful aromas of black cherry, raspberry, blackbe

Le Serin, Cotes de Gascogne Blanc

This delicious blend of Colombard, Sauvignon Blanc and Ugni Blanc is delicious. It is steely and zes

Domaine de Valcros, Banyuls Rimage 'Les Clos de Paulilles'

The terraced vineyards of Banyuls have some of the strictest Appellation laws in France, which inclu

Les Caves du Sieur d'Arques, 'Toques et Clochers' Limoux Chardonnay

The Toques et Clochers Limoux Chardonnay is an excellent Chardonnay from the Caves du Sieur d'Arques

Jean Marc Lafage, Taronja de Gris Orange Wine

Essentially, this wine was made pretty much the same way they make their red wines. They made 4 barr

Domaine Parize, Givry Rouge vieilles vignes

This Givry Vieilles Vignes Rouge undergoes maceration and fermentation for 12 days in stainless stee

La Serenite, Cuvee La Terre Rouge (Syrah / Cabernet Sauvignon)

A juicy blend of Syrah (Shiraz) and Cabernet from the South of France.

Domaines Ott

By Ott Cotes de Provence Rose

Made in Château de Selle’s completely new cellar, part of the winery is exclusively dedicated to mak

Hen Pecked, Picpoul de Pinet

Known as the "Chablis of the South", the wines of Picpoul de Pinet are crisp, bright and refreshing.

Le Serin, Aude Rouge

A typical French Blend, predominately Grenache & Syrah. Le Serin Aude Rouge has gentle berry

La Serenite, Cuvee L'Esprit Blanc (Grenache Blanc/Sauvignon Blanc/Colombard)

A terrific, pungent gooseberry aroma that delivers the same on taste. Rich but crisp and fresh!

La Serenite, Cuvee L'Ame Rose (Syrah/Grenache/Carignan)

The trio of Syrah, Grenache and Carignan grapes blend together seamlessly here to make a beautiful p

Domaines Ott

Domaines Ott, Coeur de Grain 'Clos Mireille' Provence Rose

This 2019 cuvée, with its pearly hue and sandy-gold tints, is characterised by its elegance. The sal

Domaine Pierre Cros 'Tradition'

A more conventional blend of Grenache, Carignan and Syrah this wine yields sweet red fruits whilst r

Chateau Mourgues du Gres

Chateau Mourgues du Gres, Les Galets Blanc, Costieres de Nimes

Predominantly Grenache Blanc with a little Vermentino and Roussanne, this graceful white wine combin

Domaine Guyon, Chorey-les-Beaune Les Bons Ores

Uncovering under-the-radar Burgundy is one of life’s great pleasures. Jean-Pierre Guyon spends so mu

Domaine Daniel Dugois

Domaine Daniel Dugois, Arbois Savagnin

With amazing aromas of fresh curry powder with fenugreek to the fore and a palate of bruised apples,

Domaine Parize, Givry Rouge 1er Cru Clos Les Grandes Vignes

The Givry Rouge 1er Cru Clos Les Grandes Vignes undergoes maceration and fermentation for 12 days in

Domaine de l'Ancienne Cure

Domaine de l'Ancienne Cure, Monbazillac 'Jour de Fruit'

The Ancienne Cure sweet dessert wine is a mini Monbazillac, packed with marzipan, orange peel and sp

Domaine Arretxea

Domaine Arretxea, Irouleguy Rouge

A vibrant purple in the glass. Aromas of cassis, raspberry and liquorice. On the palate, full-bodied

Domaine de Menard

Domaine de Menard, Cotes de Gascogne 'Cuvee Marine'

This delicious blend of Colombard, Sauvignon Blanc and Gros Manseng is just stunning. It is steely a

Domaine Le Roc des Anges

Domaine Le Roc des Anges, Cotes Catalanes Rouge 'Segna de Cor'

The Segna de Cor comprises 50% Grenache, 30% Carignan and 20% Syrah. The relation between the Grenac

Coume del Mas

Coume del Mas, Schistes Grenache

The Schistes wine is made from pure Grenache from vines close to the sea; it is unoaked and bottled

Domaine Paul Mas

Domaine Astruc, d'A Chardonnay

This Chardonnay is made in the southern-most and coolest area of Limoux in the Languedoc with 25% ag

Chateau Ollieux-Romanis

Chateau Ollieux-Romanis, Lo Petit Fantet de l'Hippolyte

Black cherry, thyme and wood-spice on the nose give way to soft fruit on the palate, with warming ga

Chateau Tour des Gendres

Chateau Tour des Gendres Bergerac Rouge Merlot Malbec

The 52-hectare Chateau Tour des Gendres was founded 1925 and is situated at Ribagnac near Bergerac.

Domaine Paul Mas

Chateau Cres Ricards, Esprit de Cres Ricards Marsanne Roussanne

This Estate was created in 1960, at the place known as Crès Ricards, in the village of Ceyras. In 20

Clos Lapeyre

Clos Lapeyre, Jurancon Sec

The harvest is always late even for dry white wines! With the exception of some recent unusually hot

Chateau Ollieux-Romanis

Chateau Ollieux-Romanis, Atal Sia

A great match for your Spring Lamb when in season.   The Atal Sia is grown on the pudding stone (ove

Domaine Paul Mas

Domaine Astruc, d'A Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Quintessential aromas of mocha and black berries with a touch of toast. The full bodied palate has r

Domaine Paul Mas

Claude Val Muscat

Made from 100% muscat this is rich, fresh and mellow. It's full of white peach and citrus fruit flav

Chateau Tour des Gendres

Chateau Tour des Gendres 'Cuvee des Conti' Bergerac Sec

A delicious blend with creamy Sauvignon Blanc spending eight months on the lees and a month in barri

Clos Lapeyre

Clos Lapeyre, La Magendia de Lapeyre (Jurancon Moelleux)

The Magendìa, which comes from the word Magi (mageur) in Occitan, is made from raisined (passerillés

Domaine Paul Mas

Domaine Ferrandiere Grand Vin (Chardonnay / Viognier / Pinot Gris)

Bright golden yellow, with an austere of tropical fruits, mingled with expressive stone fruits, toas

Domaine Paul Mas

Domaine Astruc, d'A Reserve Syrah

Domaine Astruc's Syrah Reserve has a deep, intense purple colour and a spicy nose full of blackcurra

Domaine Paul Mas

Domaine Astruc, d'A Viognier

Produced in the Limoux area of the Languedoc with 40% aged in French and American oak. This viognier

Domaine Paul Mas

Domaine Astruc, d'A Vermentino

This vermentino is produced in the cool Limoux area of the Languedoc in Southern France. Crafted fro

Chateau de la Mirande

Chateau de la Mirande, Picpoul de Pinet

Picpoul de Pinet Chateau de la Mirande, prickly, fresh, easy drinking white wine, ideal for shellfis

Domaine Paul Mas

Chateau Jeremie, Corbieres (Grenache / Syrah / Mourvedre / Carignan)

Steeped in the history of the Corbières region, at the foot of L’Alaric, the Jérémie vineyards exten

Chateau d'Esclans

Chateau d'Esclans Rock Angel Rose

How does a rosé elude boundaries between being a superb aperitif rosé and a fine wine that enjoys th

Chateau d'Esclans

Chateau d'Esclans Whispering Angel Rose

Whispering Angel has been the talk of Provence, if not the wine world at large, for some time now. T

Domaine Paul Mas

Chateau Lauriga Muscat de Rivesaltes

Muscat de Rivesaltes is an Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée in Roussillon, for fortified wines using

Beau Flamant

Beau Flamant, Picpoul de Pinet

Known as the "Chablis of the South", the wines of Picpoul de Pinet are crisp, bright and refreshing.

Chateau du Cedre

Chateau du Cedre, Heritage du Cedre Malbec

The vines of Château du Cèdre root in two different types of soil: The terroirs, composed of stony c

Chateau d'Ollieres

Chateau Ollieres, Coteaux Varois en Provence Rose

The Chateau d'Ollieres Provence Rose comes from the Coteaux Varios Appelation in Provence, South of

Schlumberger

Schlumberger, Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Kessler

Domaines Schlumberger has an enormous holding of more than 130 hectares in Guebwiller and is the lar

Andre Scherer

Andre Scherer, Gewurztraminer Reserve Particuliere

This is a supremely pretty, perfumed white wine with layer upon layer of flowers and spice, turkish

Domaine Rolly-Gassmann

Rolly-Gassmann Pinot Gris

Rolly Gassmann Pinot Gris has aromas of flowers, toffee apple, peach, apricot and orange with a whif

Pascal Jolivet

Pouilly Fume, Pascal Jolivet

Vibrant yellow colour with restrained aromas of citrus, apple and flint. It is precise and layered w

La Loupe, Grenache Blanc

The La Loupe Grenache Blanc is from the Languedoc region in the South of France. This single varieta

El Capitan Malbec

El Capitan Malbec wine has an excellent structure, velvety texture, and a nice acidity combined with

Provence Rose

Domaine de Valfont, Aix en Provence Rose

The blend of the pale rose is Grenache (50%), Cinsault (35%) and Syrah (15%). The colour is the spir

Chateau Rieussec, 1er Cru Classe Sauternes

Château Rieussec has been a leading wine in Sauternes for several generations. Ranked as a Premier G

Daniel Dampt

Chablis

After an extensive Chablis tasting we found Daniel Dampt. Fine, elegant, minerally fruit balanced wi

Domaine Vincent Ogereau, Coteaux du Layon 'Saint Lambert'

On the banks of the Côteaux du Layon, a tributary of the Loire, Domaine Ogereau spans 20 hectares of

Chateau Filhot, Sauternes - Half Bottle/375ml

Daniel Dampt

Daniel Dampt, Chablis 1er Cru Cote de Lechet

From the smallest and least well known 1er Cru Chablis vineyards, this is an excellent wine from the

Henri Prudhon

Domaine Henri Prudhon, St. Aubin Rouge 1er Cru 'Cuvee Les Rouges Gorges'

This wine comes from a blend of several small plots located in Saint-Aubin that bear the Premier Cru

Badine de la Patache, Pomerol

The small, three hectare vineyard of Chateau La Patache is planted to 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Fr

Didier Desvignes

Didier Desvignes, Fleurie Domaine du Calvaire de Roche-Gres

This Fleurie (vines on pink granite) is made with eight to ten days maceration. A lovely nose of vio

Henri Bourgeois

Henri Bourgeois, Sancerre La Vigne Blanche

Sancerre La Vigne Blanche Henri Bourgeois, 100% Sauvignon Blanc, acclaimed producer, steely, cirsp,

Delas

Delas, Muscat de Beaumes de Venise

The wine has a pale golden hue. The bouquet of this Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise shows intense fruity

Chateau de Beaucastel

Chateau de Beaucastel, Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Vintage after vintage, its colour is almost black and it has a bouquet that is at the same time very

Delas

Delas, Cote Rotie Seigneur de Maugiron

This cuvée is a blend of grapes coming from the Côte Brune and the Côte Blonde. Grape variety: 100%

Delas

Delas, Domaine des Tourettes, Hermitage

“A blend of Syrah grapes from several lieu-dits, including Les Bessards. The 2015 is aged in new and

Domaine du Verger, Muscadet Sevre et Maine sur lie

This organic Muscadet is made by Pierre Luneau at Domaine du Verger situated at Le Landreau in the W

Delas

Delas, Ventoux

Stretching out along the left bank of the Rhône river, around the limestone outcrop of the Mount Ven

Herve Souhaut, Domaine Romaneaux-Destezet, Clos des Cessieux, Saint Joseph Rouge

Les Cessieux is a study of Hervé’s use of finesse in what would traditionally have made a powerful a