LOWAUJ01
£17.95
Recent vintages have not been kind to many vignerons across France but the central vineyards encompassing Sancerre and Pouilly-sur-Loire have suffered more than most with up to 80% of the crop lost through frost and hail and a commensurate increase in pricing. Cometh the hour, cometh the Reuilly – a 100% Sauvignon Blanc from 70km west of Sancerre which exhibits a glorious freshness and wet pebble minerality. Bursting with Sauvignon character but retaining the steeliness of its more celebrated neighbour, this could be one of my wines of the summer.
£15.40
One of my favourite white discoveries of last year; crisp, fresh and elegant with classic varietal character and a mouthwatering finish. - Chris Connolly
£18.95
Ripasso wines benefit from extra structure and fruit delivered by using the skins of sun dried grapes. This wine is bursting with cherries on the nose, has great depth of flavour, silky smooth fruit and a long, rich velvety finish.
£20.30
An elegant, well rounded wine with soft juicy tannins, the nose offers sweet spices, cassis and ripe berries, sugared orange peel, rooibos and a smoky charcuterie character which follows through onto the palate, with a long and lingering aftertaste.
£19.79
Distinct notes of minerality, combined beautifully with citrus and lime aromas on the nose are complemented by shortbread and dessert peaches on the palate, ending in a refreshing, lingering and perfectly balanced finish.