2009 Sancerre Rose, Dom. des Clairneaux A beautiful glass of wine – it even looks gorgeous. 100% Pinot Noir rosé of delicacy and elegance. Medium bodied with fabulous summer pudding fruit strawberry, redcurrant and raspberry. Stunning.... read more..

2009 Rose de Loire, Dom. de la Rablais This pink from Gamay with some Cabernet Franc is a total steal: Fresh cherry fruit on the nose, hints of violet, with a delicious crisp, ‘crunchy’ palate of delicate strawberry and redcurrant. Fresh finish – nothing like the sugary Touraine rosés of ... read more..

2007 Syrah, Dom. Petit Roubie Floriane and Olivier Azan have owned Petit Roubié since 1981 and grow their grapes organically (Ecocert accredited) near Pinet between Montpellier and Béziers. These are ‘everyday’ wines which punch well above their weight; varietal reds and whites o... read more..

2007 Bourgogne Pinot Noir, Domaine Olivier There’s a lovely savoury, earthy feel to this wonderful Pinot, Classic berry fruit, gentle spice irresistible.... read more..

2008 Viognier, Domaine de Brescou What a lovely glass of white; packed with fresh peach and apricot, plus those gentle herbal / floral notes that Viognier does so well.... read more..

2008 Petit Chablis, Dom. Chevallier Petit Chablis is normally slightly lighter in style than Chablis but this a touch broader than one might expect. Classic stony Chablis flavours with crisp Granny Smith apple fruit.... read more..

2009 Sancerre Blanc, Dom. des Clairneaux A delicious, stylish, balanced Sancerre that drinks beautifully early on and develops well with age. Quite a ripe style for Sancerre with almost New Zealand like gooseberry fruit along with pear and apple. Zesty but ripe acidity, lovely minerality an... read more..

2008 Touraine Sauvignon Blanc, Dom. de la Rablais Antoine’s Sauvignon Blanc on sandier soils is harvested first thing in the morning or at dusk – the cooler temperatures preserve the aromatics beautifully. Real grassy freshness, a zing of gooseberry and Granny Smith; Loire meets Marlborough – a wond... read more..

2008 Chablis 1er Cru Montmains, Domaine Chevallier The rather special 1er Cru Montmains is given a little time in a combination of new and old oak just to allow the extra layers and complexity to develop. Stocks of this wine are limited but I would recommend anyone who hasn’t tried a Chablis for a wh... read more..

2008 Chablis Cuvee Prestige, Domaine Chevallier A blend of the Chevallier brothers` finest vineyerd parcels; Premier Cru in all but name. Lovely poise, raciness, with good rich apple fruit beneath.
‘Bracing appley nose, stony. Full-bodied, with considerable weight, power, spiciness and a bi... read more..

2007 Bourgogne Chardonnay, Domaine Olivier Clean, ripe and elegant – very stylish indeed, and a beautiful vintage for white burgundy.... read more..

2007 Santenay Blanc ’Clos des Champs Carafe’, Dom. Olivier A lovely example of village level white burgundy. Lemon curd and ripe apple fruit, gentle minerality – a wonderful fish match.... read more..

Cote dOr Classic From very humble beginnings in the 1960s, Antoine Olivier’s estate has grown into quite a serious venture, with vineyard holdings in Savigny-les-Beaune, Pommard, and Nuits St Georges. These are classic burgundies that really display their origins be... read more..