France

From the La Montagne vineyard of 315 metres in Marsannay, this wine has spent 18 months in oak and is producing using certified organic methods, unfined and filtered with minimul sulphur added.

Emmanuel and Charles Henry Fourny are rising stars of the Cotes de Blanc. From 12ha, 100% Chardonnay with full creamy fruit, elegance and style.

An excellent chateau in an excellent vintage, makes for an excellent wine. Deep, dark, gamey nose with superb, deep, cakey palate of ripe fruit and texture.

A Grand Cru Classe Chateau from Pessac Leognan in aclassic vintage which is starting to shine, especially in this region. This highly regarded wine is a blend of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc with plenty of oak.

Duluc De Branaire Ducru is the second wine of fourth Cru Chateau Branaire Ducru from Saint-Julien. A blend of 70% Cabernet-Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit-Verdot from the classic and early maturing 2011 vintage with 16 to 20 months ageing in oak barrels, 60 to 65% new oak.

An estate bottled, growers Champagne, with emphasise on Pinot Meunier, they produce a fruiter style of Champagne with a superbly balanced level of minerality.

Superb value and superb Champagne. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir combie with fruit and finesse. The high percentage of mature wine in the blend accounts for its deep, concentrated, creamy fruit filled palate.

Intense aromas of wild strawberries with notes of blackcurrants and redcurrants, and delicate spicy notes of vanilla and cinnamon. The mousse is intense, creamy and persistent. The palate is fresh and delicate with fine bubbles. The finish is elegant and fruity.

This top estate dates back to the 1800s. Pierre and Sophie Dethune keep immaculate cellars and this blend of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay is delicious. 100% Grand Cru fruit exhibiting ripe, creamy fruit on nose and palate.

An explosion of charming fruit aromas on the nose: apricot, pear as well as exotic notes of mango and caramelized pineapple lifted by a subtle touch of citrus and pink grapefruit. This wine is ample on the pallet and displays a very elegant and refreshing acidity which enhances the delicate and rich character of the wine.