France

Beaujolais, France. 100% Gamay grapes are harvested by hand, selected on a sorting table, and given a very gentle, partial destemming before semi-carbonic fermentation takes place in cement and stainless steel. The fermentation never lasts longer than 8-10 days in order to preserve freshness...

Beaujolais, France. Thanks to the terroir and the vinification method, this shows aromas of citrus, good freshness and a roundedness. It's fine and long in the mouth, with a delicate, creamy mousse...

Beaujolais, France. Standing on the top of the blue schist terroir that is Morgon Côte du Py on a wonderfully sunny but utterly freezing morning is something that will live long in the memory. Côte du Py has upwards of 100 growers sharing it, Piron being well placed with 7ha, all planted at 10,000 vines per ha...

Rhone Valley, France. 60% Grenache, 21% Shiraz, 15%` Carignan & 4% Cinsault. 25 year old vines. Supple spicy, blackberry, earthy nose follows on to a dark concentrated core of fruit on the palate with good rip e tannins and a lick of acid to clean up. Quite lovely...

Rhone Valley, France. ‘Deep ruby. High pitched aromas of red berries, flowers and peppery spices. Shows good depth and focus, offering lively raspberry and cherry flavours that become sweeter with air. The floral note comes back on a sweet, seamless finish.’

Rhone Valley, France. ‘ A racy, lively white, the 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc offers up notions of fresh melon, citrus blossom and pear to go with a medium - bodied, steely and crisp profile on the palate. It is borderline outstanding and will evolve gracefully for a number of years...

Chablis, Burgundy, France. Cyril Gautheron, supported by his father Alain, is making one of the appellation's finest wines. Cyril Gautheron focusses on the expression of terroir to make graceful wines, which respect the crispy and traditional characteristics of Chablis. From the classical Chablis to the crystal-cut Premier Cru...

Chablis, Burgundy, France. Cyril Gautheron, supported by his father Alain, is making one of the appellation's finest wines. Cyril Gautheron focusses on the expression of terroir to make graceful wines, which respect the crispy and traditional characteristics of Chablis. From the classical Chablis to the crystal-cut Premier Cru...

Burgundy, France. 'Mont de Milieu' has very steep slopes and takes its name from its location, on a hill that once bounded a border between Burgundy and Champagne. From 35 year old vines on a south southwest aspect. Rich and full-bodied. 

Burgundy, France. The wine displays a nose of black cherry, raspberry and spice, carrying through to the rich, powerful and balanced palate...