Louis Jadot Bouzeron 2022 offers a superb expression of Burgundy’s Aligoté, balancing lemony freshness, floral notes, and subtle orchard fruit in a beautifully structured style. Crafted by the respected Maison Louis Jadot - pioneers in expressing Burgundy’s diversity - this wine is celebrated for its clarity and poise, earning regular critical praise and enthusiast approval as a go-to for sophisticated, food-friendly white Burgundy. TasteLouis Jadot Bouzeron 2022 is an elegant white Burgundy, cr

This truly unique Riesling Sparkling Brut opens with lively citrus, green apple, and white peach, underscored by energetic bubbles. The palate is fresh and zingy, balancing fruitiness with a crisp acidity and a delicate mineral edge. Its mousse is gentle yet persistent, leading to a clean, invigorating finish. ProductionProduced using the traditional bottle fermenting method (méthode traditionelle), this sparkling Riesling sees extended lees aging, which enhances its complexity and texture while

Grand Tokaj’s Special Selection Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos 2019 is a joyful expression of Hungary’s famed sweet wine. Made mostly from Furmint and gently aged in oak, it charms with a perfect balance of luscious botrytised fruit and lively, refreshing acidity. Taste A light golden glow invites you in, with aromas of honeyed peach, apricot and delicate orange blossom. The palate is rich yet playful, offering sweet stone fruits, quince and a touch of white chocolate, finishing long, bright and utterl

Folc English Sparkling Rosé marks an exciting new chapter for Folc, made under a négociant model that sources top fruit from leading vineyards across southern England. Using the classic Champagne grapes – Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier – it’s crafted by the traditional method and aged 23 months on lees. Bright, precise and refined, this is a modern English sparkling with real freshness and depth. Taste Cherry pip and dried flowers meet fresh strawberry jam on the nose, while the palate

93 Points - Tim Atkin MW. Crafted from a single, carefully managed vineyard in the heart of Stellenbosch, the Waterford Estate Chardonnay showcases the elegance and complexity that the region is renowned for. This exceptional wine reflects a perfect balance between ripe fruit and the subtle influence of oak, bringing forward a fresh, yet rich character. With a focus on purity and expression, it highlights the unique terroir of the Helderberg Mountain, offering a Chardonnay that is both refined a

Delicate, aromatic, and beautifully balanced, Weingut Hees’s Riesling Kabinett Römerstich 2023 is a true reflection of the Nahe’s finesse. From acclaimed producer Marcus Hees, this wine is celebrated for its crystal-clear fruit and vibrant freshness. The 2023 vintage receives critical acclaim online for its fine structure and seductive minerality, with tasting panels highlighting its complexity and value. TasteExpect a harmonious interplay of juicy nectarine and citrus, sustained by elegant, wel

To be awarded the prestigious "Sélection de Grains Nobles" label, each grape—hand-selected after noble rot develops—is meticulously harvested one by one in late October or early November under strict state supervision. The grapes are gently pressed to extract their purest juice and aromas, initiating a natural fermentation process guided by careful temperature control to ensure balance and depth. After two to three months, the wine is racked to begin maturing, followed by filtration for stabilit

In order to be labelled as “Sélection de Grains Nobles”, each grape (infected with noble rot) is harvested manually one by one. The grapes are then progressively pressed in a pneumatic press in order to extract the juice and aromas. The naturally present yeast on the grapes will start the alcoholic fermentation process that will change the grape juice into wine. A sweet white wine with a straw-yellow colour, full of complex aromas dominated by honey and exotic fruits. On the palate, its candied

This traditional, bottle-fermented, vintage sparkling wine is made from the traditional Champagne grape varieties of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. This beautiful sparkling has appealing floral aromas of apple blossom interlaced with ripe melon and constance pear plus a delicate thread of minerality. On the palate the fine mousse marries citrus flavours of grapefruit and Sicilian lemon with a crystalline structure and zesty acidity. The autolytic character is subtle. It has excellent

93 Points - Decanter. Quintessentially English, only the very best fruit grown at Roebuck's Sussex vineyards is carefully selected for the Classic Cuvée. Crafted from a harmonious blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, this wine displays wonderful notes of baked apples and stone fruits layered with a biscuity richness. The 2017 growing season started well in the spring with an early budburst, followed by dry, sunny weather in May and June, and a very early flowering – one of the ear

Bronze Medal - DWWA.The growing season started well in the spring with an early budburst followed by dry, sunny weather in May and June. The vines were able to bask in a long, relatively warm ripening period throughout the summer and autumn months. Picking commenced at the start of October and the grapes benefited from a longer than usual hangtime resulting in an excellent quality harvest. Wine Press Reviews Bronze Medal - Decanter World Wine Awards 2023 "Nicely restrained aromatic soft herbs an

Niepoort’s Redoma Tinto is an outstanding example of the Douro’s new style of red wines.  While produced from a blend of traditional Port varieties - Tinta Amarela, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz – this is a thoroughly modern wine.  Intervention in the winery is kept to a minimum and while it does receive oak ageing, this is in old Port casks.  The aim is to allow the character of the vineyards and their organic fruit to shine through.  Full of concentrated black fruits, its freshness stops it from

Cuvée Terre de Chardonnay is a pure expression of Chardonnay, crafted with elegance and finesse. This blanc de blancs Champagne captures the variety’s charm and complexity in a style that’s both refined and welcoming – a true showcase of Chardonnay’s potential in Champagne.  Vivino Rating 4.1 (June 2025) Blend: 100% Chardonnay Taste Delicately fragrant on the nose with notes of white flowers, green grapes, fresh apples, and crushed nuts. On the palate, it surprises with its weight and depth, del

The Lebeau-Batiste Cuvée Millésimé 2021 hails from the small but characterful 2021 vintage. A traditional blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier, it was aged in bottle for three years after fermentation before release. Now with additional bottle age, it stands as a fine example of the estate’s precision and style. Vivino Rating 4.2 (Jun 2025) Blend: 50% Chardonnay -30% Pinot Noir - 20% Meunier Taste Powerful yet refined, this vintage Champagne opens with a layered mix of red and whit

A wonderfully complex Blanc de Blancs champagne from the outstanding 2017 vintage. Michel Genet and his team are 'manufacteurs de Grands Crus' and their MG BB Vintage offers aromas of pastries with fragrances of fresh nuts and candied fruits, followed by tobacco, menthol anise and eucalyptus. This has a rich aromatic palette and powerful finish. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Jan 2025) About the Producer“Manufacteurs de Grands Crus”. Michel Genet like to call themselves “manufacteurs” (“artisans”) from the

A genuinely singular Rose Cava, this limited release brings together Mediterranean Monastrell and more than 40 months on lees to create a sparkling wine with depth, freshness and real personality. Crafted from the 2020 vintage and finished with an extraordinary Fondillón-based dosage drawn from 1964, 1971 and 1973, it’s a bottling that links history, artistry and superb viticulture. Fewer than 3,000 bottles exist, each presented with a sculptural “nose” by Nicolás de Maya—an ode to intuition and

Domaine Evremond Classic Cuvee Edition 1 NV offers a harmonious balance of citrus, orchard, and pastry notes, underscored by a fine creamy mousse and saline minerality. Produced by a remarkable Franco-British team - Taittinger and Hatch Mansfield - it is already decorated with high critic scores. This wine is an elegant tribute to both tradition and innovation in English sparkling winemaking. TasteA fine and elegant mousse carries concentrated flavours of lemon, green apple, rich tarte au citron

96 Points - bettane et desseauve. 'La Cuvée' comes from the purest grape juice and it alone allows Laurent‑Perrier to craft a champagne of great finesse and a beautiful freshness obtained after a long ageing process (4 years) in their cellars. Laurent‑Perrier’s style and personality are defined by its very high proportion of Chardonnay, made up of Chardonnay 50%, Pinot Noir 30-35%, Meunier 10-15% sourced from over 100 different Crus for maximum complexity and balance. Sensory Characteristics Eye

94 Points - Wine Enthusiast. Ayala Le Blanc de Blancs A/18 2018 is one of those Champagnes that immediately makes sense. Pure Chardonnay from top Côte des Blancs vineyards, it’s taut, lively, and beautifully balanced. There’s a brightness and energy here that makes it feel effortless, yet every sip reveals its depth and finesse. Ideal for moments when you want a Champagne that’s elegant, refined, and undeniably stylish. Taste The nose is bright and elegant, featuring notes of pear, grapefruit, a

95 Points - DWWA. Arguably the most beautiful rosé champagne in the world, the most common criticism of this wine is that the bottles aren’t big enough. The Laurent Perrier Cuvee Rosé is bottled summer. Deep ruby pink, the bouquet wafts waves of concentrated strawberries, red cherries, and raspberries into the air. On the palate this a serious joy. It opens up with an intense, Burgundy-like rush of cherries, loganberries and brambles, only for cherry sherbet acidity, flowers, liquorice and dried

93 Points- James Suckling. Bollinger Special Cuvée is the house’s signature style: precise, full-bodied, and undeniably Pinot Noir-driven. Think ripe apple, toasted brioche and gentle hazelnut, all lifted by a fine, persistent mousse. In the 1.5 L magnum, it shows extra poise and develops even more depth with age, making it perfect for both celebration and slow enjoyment. Wine Press Ratings 93 Points- James Suckling About the Producer Few Champagne houses embody luxury and tradition like Bolling