France

Sublime Premier Cru Rose raised from Pinot Noir. Pretty yet persistent. This is top-shelf.

A fine, tense, mineral expression of Cru Beaujolais from one of the region's best-loved vineyards.

A super value Beaujolais from an excellent, modern winemaker.

A single-site, organically farmed Brouilly from a historic monopole, showing depth and detail without losing that easy Beaujolais charm.

Exceptional value grower Champagne from the region's first certified biodynamic producer.

Bargain organically farmed Cote du Rhone of gentle grace and great drinkability.

Crafted by a family with over 400 years of winemaking heritage, this Petit Chablis combines ripe fruit from prime south-facing vineyards with vibrant acidity and a subtle, creamy texture from lees ageing.

One of the Rhône’s best white wine bargains - floral, fresh and easily smashable.

An old vine Grenache-Mourvèdre blend that punches well above its price.

Seductive Champagne Rose crafted from Pinot Meunier. One of Champagne's brightest young stars on fire, here.

Alexandra Wilson is breathing new life into this historic Aloxe-Corton estate, delivering a sophisticated Aligoté that trades on tension, salinity, and textural depth.

A crisp, high-energy Petit Chablis from a historic Maligny producer.

Old estate, new attitude — this is Fleurie made with a light touch and real feel for the land.

A lively, slightly wild sparkling red from the Ganevat family that captures Jura’s playful spirit in a pét-nat style.

A relaxed but seriously well-built blend that shows off Alsace’s range without overthinking the brief.

A crisp, mineral-driven Loire Sauvignon Blanc from Francois Chidaine that combines freshness, detail and serious value.

Classic French Rose from the Languedoc... fresh watermelon and berry compote in a glass.

A brilliant entry point into the Billaud style, balancing classic chalky tension with a touch of sun-drenched Mâconnais flesh.

Classic Loire Sauvignon made clean and bright by the Delaille family, offering freshness, honesty and great everyday drinking.

A classic, great-value Burgundy Pinot that balances ripe fruit and elegance.

Insanely fragrant and frisky Pet Nat from Gamay and Poulsard. The perfect summer thirst-quencher.

Smashable little Gamay from outside Beaujolais, and value++!

Exquisite vintage Blanc de Blancs Champagne from the chalky soils of the Grand Cru village of Avize. Floral, intense and racy.

Fun reds for the revellers, this captures all the simple beauty and great value of Beaujolais.

Outstanding value premium Riesling from the hallowed slopes in Alsace.

The quintessential oyster wine. Old vine Muscadet aged on lees for texture.

Structure and persistence emanate from this intense and delicious premier cru Chablis

A sophisticated Corsican rosé blending local and international varieties, offering a lean, mineral-driven style with vibrant energy and elegant finesse.

Linear and delicate, this is an excellent value lighter-style Chablis.

A classic Bandol rosé that combines freshness, savoury depth and a real sense of place, offering standout quality and value.

Great bang-for-your-buck big Malbec out of the Cahors region of France.

Powerful Rose Champagne from one of the great houses of the region.

This is not your average Bourgogne Blanc. Leroux draws almost entirely on his own Meursault holdings here—parcels like Les Millerands, Sous la Velle and Les Belles Côtes—so while it carries a modest regional label, the quality speaks clearly of its origins. A little fruit from the Hautes Côtes de Beaune above Pernand adds lift, but the heart of the wine is very much rooted in Meursault. Fermented and raised in large-format oak and foudres, the 2023 captures the freshness and balance of the vintage. The hot spell in early September was neatly avoided thanks to Leroux’s early picking, and the wine has that hallmark precision and energy that runs through all his whites this year. There’s generosity of fruit, sure, but it’s held firmly in check by bright acidity and a clean mineral line. Quantities, as always, are scarce, and it’s one of those wines that consistently outperforms its humble label. A great way to experience Leroux’s style without stepping into premier cru territory.

Outstanding Grand Cru Blanc de Blanc. Grower Champagne of intensity and class.

A bright, crunchy red/white blend from the Roussillon master. Best served with a light chill.

A finely judged Volnay 1er Cru from old vines in the heart of the appellation, offering lifted fruit and savoury depth with the balance that makes 2023 so exciting.