France

Rhone Valley, France. The wine making process at low temperature is made in stainless steel tanks to reveal the freshness of this Grenache and Cinsault blend. Flavours of raspberry, and red currant are very pleasant on the nose. The fresh but ripe palate will be enjoyed in the first year as an aperitif, on a "tapenade", or an eggplant caviar...

Rhone Valley, France. Light, spicy, crisp, white fleshed fruit, honey and citrus. Clean lines, good length. Carries some spicy oak, but it works well enough. I liked it best quite chilled, but it showed a different side when served cool-ish, not least a more fleshy and viscous texture. Versatile wine. Easy to enjoy...

Rhone Valley, France. Hand harvests and traditional winemaking processes give a wine with red and black fruits aromas (blackberry and plum). A sweet touch of liquorice plus spice add layers to the sumptuous palate. A mouth filling wine in a pure Rhône style...

Rhone Valley, France. Well this is a bold, juicy mass of Grenache. Dark cherry and plum, liquorice, saucy spice, almost a violet perfume too. Full bodied, fleshy and rich with a ripe mass of tannin, while stone and dried herb cinches it in. Finishes long and succulent, with a wisp of smoke in the aftertaste. Still looking young and vigorous, and likely even better in a few years...

Rhone Valley, France. Notes of garrigues & red fruits, along with a round and tasty struture
Plum marmalade, vanilla and blackcurrant highlight the finesse of the soft tannins. On the finish, scents of thyme, laurel and rosemary reveal an original and aromatic bouquet ending on a spicy persistency (black pepper). Appreciate on a beef stew with a Rosemary blade, try the match with a vanilla ice cream with its strawberry purée. Drink it now or within the next 5 years...

Rhone Valley, France. This is a delicate expression of fruity young syrah with light and spicy tannins. It is extremely accessible and a real delight...

Rhone Valley, France. Moderate continental with hot, dry summers and regular rain fall the other seasons...

Champagne, France. APPEARANCE :  A clear, golden Champagne robe par excellence . Delicate and fine bubbles resulting from an extended maturation time. Fresh fruit dominates the nose, with pear and russet apple, and a few hints of citrus fruits such as star fruit. The finish evokes fresh grapes, livened with hints of freshness and aniseed.  The palate is structured and full-bodied with a juicy, fleshy pear and golden grape texture. The finish narrows to citrus and grapefruit flavours. A wine with great fruit, a good mouthfeel and a harmonious balance...

France. This Blanc de Blancs that has just landed has a light gold-tinted colour with fine bubbles. It's lemony nose gives way to a fruity and soft palate with fresh peach and apricot notes...

Languedoc-Roussillon, France.  Deep red. Intense and complex aromas of cassis and violet with an oaky waft. Concentrated and wonderfully smooth with exceptional length...