France

From the exceptional Cellars of Bernard Vallet, a wonderful Bourgogne Blanc with golden, yeasty, honeyed fruit and fresh citrus acidity. Top quality.

Produced on a 10ha estate of clay limestone terre Rouge, a blend of Mourvedre, Cinsault & Grenache. A floral, herbaceous nose and soft red fruits on the palate. Classic summer drinking.

A blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot with 5% Petit Verdot, this wine is 100% barrel aged with a third being aged in new oak. The 2011 is an early maturing vintage and the wine is drinking very well now.

From a 25ha family domaine located in the Jura between France and Switzerland. 100% Chardonnay witth 15 months on lees. Rich, deep, creamy peach and pear fruit.

Domaine Fayolle is a domaine with a growing reputation. Les Pontaix is 100% Marsaanne, with 20% into barrique. A clean, fresh, citrus nose is balanced with a rich palate of nutty and honeyed fruit.

A wonderful example of Viognier from a top producer that beats many a Codnrieu. A scented nose and a fine palate of peach, apricot and balanced acidity.

The second wine from Chateau Lanesson from an classic, early maturing vintage. 12 months spent of French oak, one third new, one third one year old and one third two years old. Drinking well now and will continue to improve over the next few years.

A fantastic wine wmade from 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc. Chateau Perron is a star of Lalnde De Pomerol and the 2011 drinks well now and will develop for several more years.