France

The Sichel family are truly expert winemakers and this Margaux is no exception. 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot the 2014 was an outstanding vintage.

A tiny 8ha estate in the heart of Saint Emilion using 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon from 40 year old vines. Aged in wood for 16 months to 2 years.

A blend of aged Cognac and grape juice. Delicious as a sweet apertif or digestif and with blue cheeses.

Perhaps the best address for this classic pudding wine. 75% Muscat Blanc, 25% Muscat Noir. Rich and unctious, balanced and fresh. Excellent.

This is a super ripe late harvest Gewurztramner from one of the best Coops in France. Full of tropical fruit and acidity.

Pale gold colour with aromas of grape fruit mixed with floral fragrances on a delicate minerality. Pure, linear and well-defined with a well-crafted and refreshing mineral finish, straight and of good length.

Hubert Lamy produces excellent St Aubin and hid Bourgogne Chardonnay are great too! An attractive green apple and cream nose with a stylish palate of fruit and acidity.

Produced by the excellent Charles Hours in the foothills of the Pyrenees from Petit Manseng.á Sweet, tropical fruit with acidity and style.

Les Rochats is this years top Cuvee from Croix Senaillet. With more fruit and richness, it is a top drop.

This Rivesaltes Vin Doux Naturel is a bottle aged 2002 vintage Grande Reserve. 100% Grenache Noir and with 25 years in bottle, it displays the development and tastes that you only find with extended bottle aging. Soft and smooth, this wine has a perfect balance between subtle notes of dried fruit, figs and prunes, with creamy, fresh, red fruit. Drinking superbly now, it is the perfect accompanyment to cheeses. A truly fantastic wine!