France

Clos de la Justice is a walled single vineyard in Gevrey-Chambertin owned by Vallet Freres.

A quality VSOP from the Maxime Trijol house, one of the few independents still controlling and performing all aspects of production in-house.

From a 16 ha site of Premier Cru vineyards in the Cote De Blan. Mainly Chardonney with a touch of Pinot Noir, unified in oak and four years on lees. Stunning!

Cassis and blackberry aromas with a certain softness. The palate is rounded and creamy, with velvety tannins, ripe fruit and a refreshing touch of acidity that creates a balanced whole, as well as delicate spices which evolve on the palate. The finish is long and light as air.

A very classy St Emilion Grand Cru. Juicy red and black fruits with some drier cedary streaks on the palate. A classy, complex wine with fantastic structure and long-lingering finish. Merlot 75% , Cabernet Franc 25%

Gascony wood and the sweetness of candied fruits. An eau-de-vie whose complexity is matched only by its average of 20 Years of Age. Hazelnut and gingerbread aromas, ample and balanced, offering flavors of prune, liquorice and cocoa.

Bollinger needs no introduction. 60% Pinot Noir, 25% Cardonnay and 15% Pinot Meunier with 5-10% of reserve wines included in the blend and a high proportion of the wine coming from Premier and Grand Cru sites. Substantial and complex fruit with a biscuity egde and creamy acidity.

Chateau Angludet is owned and run by the Sichel family. 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 10% Petit Verdot. From the highly regarded 2010 vintage which is starting to drink but will benefit from cellaring. A wine with power, balance and style. A wonderful buy. Drink 2018-2040.

Les Caxetiers is a Premier Cru vineyard based in Gevrey-Chambertin that produces exceptional Pinot Noir. Another top wine from the great Vallet-Freres!

The top Armagnac from Chateau De Pellehaut, a blend of reserves with a minimum age of 20 years. Powerful and rather oaky, the fruit flavours (peach and cherry plum) blending perfectly with the elegantly spicy bouquet. Warming and mild, with peppy notes of paprika.