90 Points - Tim Atkin MW. The Casa La Rad wines are made from their most valuable vineyard, the La Rad vineyard, with vines older than 35 years of age. The grapes are handpicked and carefully selected before spending 14 months in new French oak barrels and aged on its lees. This wine has an appealing mid-body that shows fresh and vibrant aromas of white peach, citrus, white flowers with mineral notes. Elegant and well balanced with a creamy texture. A gorgeous white from Rioja - a must try ! Win

90 Points - Tim Atkin MW. From the modern style Casa La Rad, highly regarded by wine supremo Tim Atkin, comes this exceptional value white Rioja. A blend of Virua, Verdejo Chardonnay, and Malvasia, the Solarce Blanco is partially fermented in large oak barrels and aged on fine lees to give an elegant and beautifully fresh wine with body and texture to boot! Wine Press Ratings 90 Points - Tim Atkin MW (La Rioja Special Report) (2020) "Solarce is an unusual blend of mostly Viura with 47% Verdejo,

This classy award winning white Bordeaux showcases the unique terroir of the tiny commune of Cerons. The château itself is an old vineyard charterhouse built at the beginning of the 18th-century on a terrace overlooking the Garonne. The dominant Semillon brings richness and tropical fruit flavours along with a smooth texture. The Sauvignon Blanc and Gris bring vivacity, minerality, classic citrus and floral aromas to the blend. The wines are magnificent, colourful, fruity and concentrated. Colou

This classy award winning white Bordeaux showcases the unique terroir of the tiny commune of Cerons. The château itself is an old vineyard charterhouse built at the beginning of the 18th-century on a terrace overlooking the Garonne. The dominant Semillon brings richness and tropical fruit flavours along with a smooth texture. The Sauvignon Blanc and Gris bring vivacity, minerality, classic citrus and floral aromas to the blend. The wines are magnificent, colourful, fruity and concentrated. Colou

The Lirac Blanc is a blend of Grenache Blanc, Bourboulenc, Clairette, Roussane & Viognier, grown on limestone scree soils which give white wines outstanding fruit and depth. This a very food friendly wine which can be cellared for 4 to 5 years, but is drinking beautifully now, serve at 10 to 12°C . Taste Winemakers tasting notes: This white wine has a dazzling brilliant colour. It delivers the characteristic minerality of its terroir that combines harmoniously with the aromatic expression of

90 Points - vwWine. The vines of Lamothe-Bouscaut thrive in the vicinity of the Garonne River, where they have flourished for an average of 35 years, rooted in deep clay soils with a limestone base. Nestled 200 meters above sea level, these vineyards boast a composition of 20% Semillon and 80% Sauvignon Blanc. Exhibiting a pale gold hue, the wine offers a fragrant bouquet that combines notes of asparagus, acacia, lemon, and toast. On the palate, it unfolds with opulent richness and a creamy text

Domaine de Margüi can trace its roots back to Roman times through ruins and amphorae discovered in 2002. In 2017, the Domaine was fully renovated and became part of the Skywalker Vineyards collection. Château Margui, the Domaine's emblematic Cuvée, boasts a nose of white cherries and vine peaches, punctuated by light floral touches of honeysuckle. Dry in profile, it is smooth and silky on the palate with a polished texture, while the acidity is juicy, offering a wonderful sensation of freshness.

A direct neighbour of the prestigious Meursault appelation, Auxey-Duresses is famous for both its whites as well as red wines. This Chardonnay, hand harvested and aged in 30% new oak barrels for 14 months, displays a freshness and generosity, with notes of honey, white flowers and citrus fruits.  About the Producer Domaine Decelle-Villa was started in 2008 when two distinguished winemakers from other regions of France decided to pool their talents and produce high quality Burgundy wines. Olivier

Most famous for its Pinot Noir, only 10% of the wines from Savigny-Lès-Beaune are made using Chardonnay. This Savigny-Lès-Beaune is sourced from the south facing sunny climats of 'Les Planchots' and 'Les Pimentiers'. Hand harvested and fermented using natural yeasts, this is a full bodied wine with exotic fruits and golden apple, a wine to savour in its youth.  About the Producer Domaine Decelle-Villa was started in 2008 when two distinguished winemakers from other regions of France decided to p

90 Points - Jeb Dunnuck. 'Les Corbonnes' is a small plot of Viognier vines on a steep slope in the commune of Chavanay, Northern Rhone. Sheltered from the wind to create a hot micro-climate, this Domaine De Boisseyt Condrieu is a rich, full-bodied and complex wine, fermented with natural yeasts and then aged for 9 months.  Aromatic with a complex nose with multiple fruity aromas of apricots, peaches, citrus fruits and spicy and woody notes. The mouth is round and fleshy, a nice minerality gives

This white Crozes-Hermitage is made from 20 year old Roussanne vines, planted on the famous 'Coteau des Pends' ridge in the Mercurol commune, once reputedly offered its own appellation in the 1930s when its white wines sold at the same price as white Hermitage. The 'Horizon' has a generous aroma of ripe summer fruits and honeysuckle, with a rich yet delicate freshness. An everyday luxury!  About the Producer The first mention of Domaine De Boisseyt 'Viniblio de Boissie' dates back to the 14th Ce

A 50/50 blend of Marsanne and Roussane from 25 year old vines in the commune of Chavanay, this white Saint-Joseph is hand harvested and fermented using indigenous yeasts. Full-bodied but yet still delicate this is a fantastic food lovers wine.  About the Producer The first mention of Domaine De Boisseyt 'Viniblio de Boissie' dates back to the 14th Century, however, it is more recently! after the French Revolution in 1797 that Domaine De Boisseyt was formed. Family run for six generations by the

This Picpoul is a real delight ! Great wine made with respect for the environment, a winner in our book. Candied fruits with delicate floral aromas and super refreshing acidity. This is an eminently enjoyable Picpoul de Pinet, from a centuries old winery, using modern techniques with the upmost care and respect for the environment. The award of the highest level of environmental certification (HVE) is testament to the Domaine's efforts. Your go to summer drop! Taste Light yellow with green hints

Quincy, the second appellation established in France (1936) and the first in the Loire Valley, has gained recognition for its exclusively Sauvignon Blanc white wines which are are renowned for their characteristic crispness and dryness. One of the best domaines in Quincy, Yves Lestourgie, who gave up cereal farming 20 years ago to make Quincy is also currently president of the Quincy growers’ association.  Taste Aromatic, with citrus, pepper and floral notes, the palate is fresh, fruity with hin

A blend of 70% Viognier and 30% Grenache blanc, this Côtes du Rhône Blanc is a delightfully fresh and food friendly wine with plenty of ripe stone fruit character. Pale golden colour with aromas of peach and cherry plum, this is a fruity wine with hints of marzipan and vanilla aroma gently oaked. With a smooth palate and a very soft attack that give a good length. Serve not too chilled at 12 to 14°C and try with Goats cheese or Comté. This organic wine is incredibly delicious! Taste Winemakers t

The great Sauvignon Blancs from Pouilly-Fumé are known (much like their neighbours in Sancerre, Menetou-Salon and Quincy) for their complex minerality and the richness of facets that their respective micro-terroir brings with them. But while the wine prices on the Loire are skyrocketing in many places, this first-class Pouilly-Fumé from the young Domaine de la Croisée stands out as one to follow. Tasting Note The bouquet offers scents of white fruits, chamomile, and freshly mowed grass. Creamy o

The most elegant wines of the Domaine, imbued with the terroir of the Saint Tropez peninsula, Cuvee Bastide Blanche Blanc is 100% Rolle, with 10% aged in oak barrels to impart a wonderful richness and round texture. Refreshing exotic fruits are intertwined with notes of vanilla and coconut, lingering with a hint of salinity. An exceptional white from the Cru Classé vineyards of Domaine de La Croix. Taste Transparent, very pale yellow wine reveals an enticing nose, boasting a delicate floral bouq

The Domaine de La Croix vineyard, the largest of the Crus Classés Côtes de Provence, and 1 of only 18, enjoys a geographical location by the sea with an exceptional microclimate. Cuvee Éloge is a delicate and distinguished white with a beautiful fruity expression of citrus zest, along with a fine, chiseled mineral texture. On the palate, hints of mango and freshness capturing the spectacular terroir. Taste A brilliant, pale yellow colour, this wine presents an elegant nose with notes of white fl

Light, fruity, delicious and accessible, Cuvee Irresistible lives up to its name and is to be enjoyed with friends. A beautiful lemon yellow colour, this wine combines minerality with aromas of white-fleshed fruits on the nose. On the palate, lemony notes precede an elegant, slightly saline finish. Provence in a glass, from the largest Cru Classé Côtes de Provence. Blend: Rolle 60% | Sémillon 20% | Clairette 20% Taste A beautiful lemon yellow colour, this wine combines minerality with aromas of

Jean Baptiste Bonnigal and Stéphane Bodet, best friends who jointly assumed control in 2015 utilise their expertise acquired in New Zealand and Bordeaux, crafting wines that embody both precision and purity while embracing organic and biodynamic practices. The Touraine Sauvignon Blanc, aged on the lees for 3 months, displays a pale yellow hue with hints of gold. It reveals a captivating bouquet of citrus fruits, including lemon and grapefruit, complemented by delightful floral notes on the finis

90 Points (9/10) - Independent.co.uk. A direct neighbour of the prestigious Meursault appelation, Auxey-Duresses is famous for both its whites as well as red wines. This Chardonnay, hand harvested and aged in 30% new oak barrels for 14 months, displays a freshness and generosity, with notes of honey, white flowers and citrus fruits.  Taste Winemakers tasting note: The pale crystalline yellow colour bodes well for its purity, but it is especially on the nose that this wine reveals its finesse and

This Chardonnay presents a wonderful contrast between liveliness and roundness, comfort and freshness. Situated on the heights of Savigny-lès-Beaune, the plot called "Les Champlains" is characterized by a poor and very stony soil. One can indeed see numerous "meurgers," these high piles of flat stones extracted from the vineyards over the centuries and piled into walls bordering the plots. The particularly generous sunlight of the plot benefits the grapes, which ripen well, resulting in a dense