The second wine of top Saint-Emilion property Bélair-Monange is a classic of its style in this lovely Bordeaux vintage. A perfumed, chocolatey blend of 97% merlot and 3% cabernet franc, with opulent, supple fruit texture and a generous, polished finish.
£56

Pierre Gaillard used to work as vineyard manager for the famed Guigal house, and there he learned everything there was to learn about Côte-Rôtie in particular. This is one of his top wines and comes from mainly the southern end of the slope. Concentrated and velvety.
£78

Very good village Vosne, which is hard to find. Sweet, enveloping and velvety on the palate, yet with a fresh finish.
£200

A superb Hermitage; ripe, almost roasted dark-fruit character, and brooding with length. Delas has a large stake on the granite Bessard slope which gives the wine its remarkable structure and staying power.
£52

Volnay generally has a light and silky texture, but Clos des Chenes is one of the most structured crus of Volnay and so is ideal for cellaring. With the tannins have softened, rounded out and become silky, though it still has time in hand. 2016 is a vintage of great finesse with incredible, intense aromas and excellent length of flavour.
£70

Deep colour and pure, savoury fruit character are the hallmarks of this classic, merlot-based Pomerol from the well-respected Janoueix stable. This traditionally framed wine has the depth and the structure to develop well over many years.
£85

A full-flavoured northern Rhône syrah full of dark, tarry fruit. Mineral, in the sense that one can taste the soil: the graphite-like flavour is typical of where it comes from. Great length, concentration and depth of flavour in 2015.
£55

Big-flavoured Margaux with well-built, spicy, opulent flavour. The property has been making excellent wine this decade and this may well be its best vintage.
£70

The second wine of top Saint-Emilion property Bélair-Monange is a classic of its style in this lovely Bordeaux vintage. A perfumed, chocolatey blend of 97% merlot and 3% cabernet franc, with opulent, supple fruit texture and a generous, polished finish.
£58

A splendid joint-effort between Yorkshire and Provence! The vines are tended by Charles Blagden and the wine made by Guillaume Gonnet of Font de Michelle. There is an unusually high amount of the counoise grape in this blend (around 20% in 2016) with around 70% grenache and a little mourvèdre, resulting in a fragrant, full-flavoured wine with a whiff of freshly milled cloves.
£70

Talbot is consistently making attractive wines in a classically structured style. The 2015 has a fresh nose of dried herbs, with mineral and bramble notes on the palate. Tannins are firm, but in balance. A wine to appeal to traditionalists. 2023–2037.
£90

An opulent, rich and satisfying wine this year from François Mitjavile’s flagship property in the Bourg. Notes of wild cherries, violets and tar and a long finish lend the wine considerable personality. A hedonistic Roc de Cambes.
£65

In 2nd year I basically drank 2 bottles of this over weekends, pairs well with the week days Hakushu. Intensely aromatic and fresh, Ruinart Blanc de Blancs is the maison’s signature champagne, created with 100% chardonnay from terroirs in Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims.
£80

A new discovery, turns out the English champagne is just as good as the french. The only bubbly I drink at the Londoner. Bright golden in colour, with a fine, persistent mousse. On the nose, the wine is full of citrus aromas, with lemon, pink grapefruit and orange zest, followed by notes of green apple and white flowers. The palate is vibrant, intense and complex – citrus, stone fruits, pear, spice notes, pastry and hazelnuts – with a lingering mineral note and a long, elegant finish conveying extended lees ageing of a minimum of 33 months.
£65

I drink this on special occasions. The Blanc de Blancs 2012 exudes notes of dried fruits and hazelnut, which combine harmoniously with touches of citrus and exotic fruits. As the wine opens up in the glass, it reveals aromas of peach and apricot.
On the palate, the first impression is clear-cut and incisive and yet balance between vibrant youth and rich maturity. Fresh notes of citrus are underpinned by a bright acidity. This is a Champagne bursting with elegance.
£89

Orange Cinchona non-alcoholic Aperitif is a complex zesty & slightly bitter non-alcoholic aperitif to enjoy mixed with sparkling water, soda or tonic. Its recipe has been crafted to celebrate Italian Aperitvo recipes and give you a special non-alcoholic treat.

A perfectly balanced (and rather beautiful) bottle that offers you every last drop of flavour and creamy mousse you would expect from a fine bottle of French bubbly.This totally organic Le Blanc is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes and elevated with pure Gensac spring water. It is fresh on the nose, lifted with pear; bursting with brightness from tropical notes on the palate, softened fresh white flowers and cool citrus peel.