St Joseph, Vignes de L'Hospice 2020

Citronella and lemongrass aromatics envelop more subtle primary fruit that include peach skin and naartjie peel. Then also hints of vanilla, baked apple, marzipan and honey. The palate possesses verve and savoury grip, with elements of crushed river pebble, rock salt and flint, but also a grainy, pithy textural element akin to walnut and hard pear. There is real weight and mouth-filling substance, even at 12,5% ABV with complexity gained from lees contact and completely integrated oak. Bone dry, savoury finish.

Longridge Wine Estate

Blend. Special (Secret) Blend (the blend is printed on the cork, so is only revealed when the wine is opened) Location. Curico´, Maule & Colchagua Valley Tasting Note. Complex blackcurrant, blackberry, plum, bitter chocolate, vanilla, liquorice and spice. Fresh and approachable but with big ripe tannins Vinification. Each year the best 7 barrels are selected from a total of 3200 barrels and a blend is constructed from these components. It is limited to a production of 2300 bottles and reflects the qualities of the particular vintage Food Match. Grilled or roast beef, beef stew (particularly ox cheek), strong hard cheeses like mature cheddar

This wine has a subtle, pale gold color with fine, persistent bubbles. It is delicate, with aromas of peach, white flowers, vanilla pod, and brioche on the nose and flavors of fresh fruit and honey on the palate.

Champagne Taittinger