91 Points - Wine Enthusiast. Located in the district of Saint-Yzans, Château Haut-Maurac faces the Gironde estuary, similar to the best hillsides in Medoc. A low yield of 35hl/ha, this Cru Bourgeois Bordeaux has a muscular but balanced palate which is well structured and has a core of lovely polished fruits from the Merlot dominant blend. Owned by Olivier Decelle, who also has property in Saint-Émilion, Burgundy and Roussillon, this estate has produced a ripe, juicy wine. It shows a fine poise b

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

This Organic Cabernet Franc immediately shows the results of attention to detail in the growing and sorting of the grapes. This is pure expression of Cabernet Franc. Fresh and intense fruit, serve this slight chilled (14-16°c) to really let the fruit sing. A dark, garnet red colour with an intense nose of fresh and cooked fruits. Beautiful fresh fruit on the palate. Delicious!  Taste A dark, garnet red colour with an intense nose of fresh and cooked fruits. Beautiful fresh fruit on the palate. A

91 Points - Wine Enthusiast. An amazing and better value alternative to Sancerre. Reuilly wine is produced in a small appellation situated near the town of Bourges, distinct from the main Loire Valley wine region. Reuilly lies along the Cher River, a tributary of the Loire, and it has been steadily growing in prominence since its establishment in September 1937. Alongside neighbouring appellations like Ménétou-Salon and Quincy, Reuilly offers a more budget-friendly option compared to the renowne

90 Points - Natalie Maclean - Simply stunning, this 'Plaisir Rosé' is a delicate balance of raspberries and wild strawberries with a beautifully refreshing acidity. In 2011 the new appellation of AOC Maury Sec was created to recognise the high quality of dry Maury wines vinified in the area, and Mas Amiel was the first producer to launch a wine under this designation. A hand harvested blend of 50% Grenache, 25% Carignan, 20% Syrah & 5% Mouverdre this wine is a delight all year round.   About

The appellation of Vouvray in the Loire Valley is devoted to Chenin Blanc in all of its glory, producing wines from dry to lusciously sweet, still to sparkling. This beautiful Vouvray Méthode Traditionnelle is a stunning aperitif and dessert sparkler, from a small family run Domaine dedicated to all things Chenin Blanc. About the Producer Created in 1988 by Alain Le Capitaine, the estate had only 0.25 ha of vines planted in the family garden. Over time the estate grew, and in 1995, Christophe Le

This Award Winning Rose, the Gallimard Père et Fils Rosé Brut is an absolute treat - It is a delicious blend of 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay with fresh, bright raspberry and strawberry flavours. Beautifully matched with duck or poultry with a cream sauce, or sublime with a red fruit dessert, think Panna Cotta with a raspberry coulis. Beautiful freshness blended with some subtle notes of red and black fruits. A lively and rich mouthful, dominated by flavours of strawberry and cherry jam. The

Award Winning - featured in Prestigious Guide Hachette. Made using Pinot Blanc and Chardonnay, this Champagne beating Blanc de Blancs Crémant is made in the traditional champagne method, then aged for 18 months before release for a complex and delicate Crémant. Fantastically full-bodied with pure fruit and elegantly smooth bubbles. Great value, Superb Quality Crémant! Blanc de Blancs Champagne equivalent ... without the price tag! Taste Pale yellow colour with light reflections. The bubbles are

92 Points - Vertdevin - This Rose Champagne is simply gorgeous! From Grand Cru producer Genet, the name 'Redblend 9208' denotes the blend of 92% Chardonnay and 8% Pinot Noir grapes used to produce this delicate feminine style Rose Champagne. Beautiful pale salmon colour and orange hints. Nice effervescence with a fine string of bubbles. On the nose, delicate floral aromas of violet, rose, peony and iris followed by red fruits, such as redcurrant, cherry, raspberry and apricot. On the palate, smo

Wines from the Grand Cru vineyard Froehn have exceptional aromatic purity, and this Pinot Gris is a medium-dry white wine, its nose is a delicate mix of smoked aromas (grilled almonds), honey, quince and candied fruits. An absolute treat. It is unctuous, harmonious and very refreshing on the palate. It also has long-lasting longevity, which makes it an excellent wine to age. About the Producer It was at Zellenberg in 1785 that Thomas Rentz became fascinated in winemaking, setting up his own vine

94 Points - Andreas Larsson. "Dark garnet colour with a purple hue. Pure and nuanced nose with ripe Grenache notes, sweet plum, raspberry, garrigue and fine tobacco. Dense but rounded palate with good proportions, ripe tannin giving freshness, ample fruit with wild berry notes, tobacco, pepper and a long warm finish. This is a property to buy from before pricing jumps." Taste "Ripe and focused, with a beam of raspberry puree and plum compote that is carried by mouthwatering red liquorice and sin

Gold Medal - Mundus Vini (2015) - 3 years of bottle ageing. The translucent, pale golden colour of the Champagne Jean de Villaré Grande Réserve gives way to initial aromas that are elegant and pure. These are complemented by succulent notes of apple, peach and apricot. In the mouth, this very well-balanced champagne is complex and round. The mouth is supple and a well balanced. Unctuous with a good length in the mouth. Taste Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay come together in a ripe wine that also has

90 Points - Wine Enthusiast. A lovely balance between the lighter Provencal and richer Tavel style Rosé, Alain Jaume's Bellissime Côtes du Rhone Rosé is a beautiful and delicate organic rosé packed with flavour. Pale salmon pink colour. The nose is fruity and spicy, reminiscent of wild strawberries, raspberries and fine Provençal spices. Balanced and fruity, with a fresh and long finish. A beautiful and well rounded Rose    Taste Pale salmon pink colour. The nose is fruity and spicy, reminiscent

Gold Medal Winner  - Concours Général de Paris. A beautiful classic Provence Rosé. A light peach colour, with a delicate and fruity nose. This wine reveals great aromatic intensity on the palate with powerful aromas of red fruits, and candy. Good body and a long finish. Since 2019 has been accredited with HVE level 3, the highest level in France given to preserving the environment and limiting their footprint on the ecosystem that surrounds them. A delightful Provence Rosé. Taste A light peach c

92 Points - Wine Enthusiast - Gold Medal Winner - Concours des Grands Vins de Macon. This delicious fine and delicate Côtes de Provence Rosé is made mainly from the local Provençal grape variety Tibouren, together with some Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan and Mourvèdre. The grapes are harvested at night and taken to their state-of-the-art winery where the fermentation and maturation take place in stainless steel tanks. The 2021 is magnificent; very classy indeed.    Taste 92 Points - Wine

Multi-Award Winning. The Brut Réserve comprises 60% Pinot Noir, 20% Pinot Meunier and 20% Chardonnay and is aged for a minimum of 3 years prior to disgorgement. Their Champagnes are crisp, stylish and classic and develop richness with bottle age.  Taste On the nose, complex and delicate, reveals notes of red and white fruits, of flowers and a touch of butter. Taste, a sparkle which leaves place to a long, straight and pleasurable finish. About the Producer Now run by the third generation, Sébast

A dry white wine with a very intense nose, the Domaine Edmond Rentz Riesling Les Comtes is remarkable for its very fruity aromas of peach, candied citrus fruits as well as small delicate notes of minerality. It is lively on the palate and possesses all that you would expect of this vintage and terroir. It also has long-lasting longevity, which makes it an excellent wine to age. Traditional vinification and cultivation method. The grapes are harvested manually and then progressively pressed in a

Made from 30 year old Chenin vines, Domaine Gilles Gaudron Vouvray Les Vaux Louis Sec is rich and juicy on the palate with notes of pear and quince enhanced by an intense chalky minerality. About the Producer In 1993, Gilles Gaudron, the fourth generation of the family, assumed control of the family domaine. The estate comprises 50 distinct, small parcels of vineyards, spread over 27 hectares of limestone-clay soils. The vines are closely spaced and trained in the goblet style, with the majority

The Schoenenbourg Grand Cru vineyards have earned their place among INAO's top 51 terroirs in Alsace, renowned for yielding wines that strike a balance between power and elegance whilst exhibiting an interplay of richness, complexity, and pronounced minerality. Established in 1785 by Thomas Rentz, the legacy continues with Catherine and Patrick, who steadfastly uphold environmentally responsible winemaking practices, proudly holding HVE (High Environmental Value) certification. Using manual harv

Bronze Medal - Decanter World Wine Awards. The goto producer for Tavel Rosé, Château d'Aqueria's 'grand vin' is a blend of Grenache Noir, Clairette, Cinsault, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Bourboulenc & Picpoul. The local terroir of sandy-clayey soils are ideal for the production of the estate’s great rosé wines that are both fruity and complex. Taste "A gently perfumed style, soft, with a touch of inner sweetness. Very fine in texture with well-balanced acidity and a long, red-fruited finish. This has

Gold Medal Winner - Concours des Vignerons Indépendants 2022. It was at Zellenberg in 1785 that Thomas Rentz became fascinated in winemaking, setting up his own vineyard and producing his own wine for his family’s consumption and some local taverns. This is a beautiful sweet white wine, a Grand Cru Gewurztraminer that is so delicate on the nose. One of the few wines that pairs excellently with spicy food. Try this next time with your Chinese, Indian or Thai meal. This wine will also age beautifu

90 Points - Wine Enthusiast. Menetou-Salon Morogues is a specific appellation within the larger Menetou-Salon wine region in the Loire Valley known for producing exceptional white wines made primarily from Sauvignon Blanc. This cuvee combines seven plots situated on the elevated slopes of the Morogues appellation, and captures the essence of its unique geography. With a climate characterised by cold yet sunny conditions, and soil rich in Kimmeridgian marl, it presents a wine with an understated

95 Points - vinous.com. Since the 1980s, Domaine Santa Duc has been a leading figure in the world of Gigondas wine, thanks to Yves Gras's visionary leadership, which garnered international acclaim and top ratings. They have consistently set the standard for quality and style, becoming a benchmark in the Southern Rhone's remarkable Crus. This dark ruby wine offers a complex, highly perfumed bouquet with ripe red and dark berry notes, spice, incense, and smoked meat hints. It delivers a suave blen

From the renowned winemaker Jean-Michel Cazes, (owner of the 5e Grand Cru Classé Château Lynch-Bages in Pauillac). Taking its name from one of the domaine's finest parcels... ''Estibals''.  This balance of grape varieties provides a perfect expression of the Minervois appellation. The wine is aged in French oak barrels for 12 months. This is an award winning wine, intense blend of 42% Syrah, 36% Carignan, 12% Grenache and 10% Mourvèdre, both powerful and elegant. Taste "Ruby red with purple brus