France

On the "terroir" Meursault, some of the vineyards classified as village appellation are situated on a marly ground, identical to the Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru. These vineyards of a great quality deserve to be vinified separately. This is the case for the terroir of Les Clous whose name apparently comes from a deformation of the word "Clos". Intense bouquet of fruit and flowers combined with a delicate mineral hint. Rich and subtil wine with a good crisp, which makes it very balanced. good ageing potential.

In the heart of Saint Emilion appellation, this rich and dense wine shines thanks to a ripe merlot, a product of the warm vintage. Flavours of liquorice and black fruit flavours and plenty of spices from wood-ageing, all contribute to the generally ripe effect of this generous wine. It goes marvellously well with meat, vegetarian dishes and cheese.

A sunshine wine par excellence! pale and brilliant colour with light pink hues, white peach aromas to the fore, which evolve towards flowers aromas like cherry blossom. Intense and well-balanced.

Beautiful concentration of fruits and aromas. Full-bodied with a complex palette of flavours ranging from the scents of the guarrigue to aromatic herbs such as thyme, sage, juniper and rosemary. Creamy and velvety with aromas of fresh crushed berries and strawberries. The perfect Corbieres.

As lovers of all things beautiful, the team at Waddesdon Manor are delighted to have sourced this range of exceptional wines from the rolling hills of the Languedoc. This rose has enticing aromas of red fruits and an abundance of delicious wild strawberry on the palate. Perfect as an aperitif or simply enjoying with friends.

From one of the coolest vineyards in the region, on the border of the Etang de Thau, this Sauvignon Blanc offers refreshing citrus fruits and a crisp, elegant finish. Suitable for vegans.

A wonderfully sunny style of Sauvignon Blanc with subtle smoky notes and a richly textured finish. Delicious!

Produced by Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite), Reserve Speciale Pauillac expresses the power and elegance of this noble appellation. This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot is aged for several months in oak barrels to give a complex, well-structured wine that lingers on the palate with woody spicy notes.

The grapes for this Viognier are harvested at night to protect the delicate white flower aromatics in the rolling hills of the Languedoc. Beautifully balanced, with fresh peach and apricots flavours. Suitable for vegans. Suitable for vegans.

As lovers of all things beautiful, the team at Waddesdon Manor are delighted to have sourced this range of exceptional wines from the rolling hills of the Languedoc. This vineyard is on a chalky hillside in a cooler region, renowned for producing the finest Pinot Noir. A part is aged in French oak bringing complexity, spice and texture to the elegant black cherry fruit.

From the central vineyards of the Loire Valley where the climate and soil are ideal for producing crisp, full-flavoured Sauvignon Blanc, this is a true classic. Fresh gooseberry fruit aromas and ripe citrus flavours lead to a long, crisp finish, ideal as a partner to seafood and fish dishes and perfect with goat's cheese.

A classic Sancerre with crisp, crunchy grapefruit and lime citrus flavours and a gently herbaceous element adding complexity. There is a mouthwatering, saline minerality to the long finish. Matches well with fish, shellfish of course, white meats, salads and most vegetarian dishes.

From a hillside near Montpellier, the clay soil and gravel give this Cabernet Sauvignon its finest expression. A part is matured in French oak, integrating the fine tannins with plush blackberry and plum. Suitable for vegans.

Crafted from grapes grown in cool vineyards with chalky soils, this Chardonnay has aromas of ripe quince and citrus. A part is aged in French oak, bringing texture and a touch of spice. From the rolling hills of Languedoc. Suitable for vegans.

From a hillside vineyard near Montpellier, the vines for this Merlot average 45 years old, giving extra intensity to the ripe, brambly spiced black fruit. Fine tannins and an intense finish. Suitable for vegans.

A pale partridge eye pink with perfumed bouquet which follows with elegant summer fruit. The palate is refined with faint cherry nuances and beautifully integrated balancing acidity. This superb rose is made from a blend of old vines and using traditional Burgundian winemaking techniques, resulting in a rounded and expressive Provence rose with unusual complexity.

Olives groves and vines flourish in the sun-drenched Mediterranean summers of southern France where we have selected wines from 2 parcels to produce this fresh, aromatic white wine. The clean, zippy fruit from the Sauvignon Blanc is complemented by the more luscious, exotic fruit flavours of the Rolle (otherwise known as Vermentino). The interwoven flavours deliver a wine of character that is fresh, crisp and a real delight to drink.

A wine of real presence and character, vivid vinous aromas of ripe red fruits combine with a wild edge of the real French countryside, the palate is supple and lithe, the deep smooth tannins wholly integrated to form a rich satisfying finish. An easy drinking red that's fantastic both with or without food.

Nice nose of crushed berries. Black cherry, liquorice, elegant on the palate and well balanced. Round wine, good structure with elegant tannins on a finish with slightly oaky notes. The minerality that is specific to Tour St Christophe is well represented here. The property consists of 20 hectares on the appellation of Saint Emilion Grand Cru, ovelooking beautiful centuries-old dry stone terrasses on a clay-limestone terroir. Les Terrasses de Saint Christophe is the second label of Chareau Tour Saint Christophe.

A powerful nose with floral and fruity aromas of passionfruit and orange. There is an elegant balance between freshness and structure. Produced on Sancerre's finest clay and limestone soils, this is a rich and complex wine that expresses the aromatic character of the sauvignon grape variety perfectly

Produced from 100% Chardonnay Grapes. Classic nose of green apples with a hint of fresh mown meadow, a wonderful crisp, dry flavour with an excellent balance between fruit and minerality.

Delicate, expressive nose with green apple, citrus and lily aromas. Round yet elegant on the palate, with classic minerality and a dry finish.

Fresh, acidulous and greedy rose with delicate notes of red fruits, enjoy as an aperitif or for any other occasion.

Only available in Rose, this cuvee is the fruit of the richness and complexity of the Provencal terroir. Light, fruity and dry.

A classic, elegant Provence rose with aromatic notes od strawberry, grapefruit, citrus and peach. A perfect summer sipper blend of Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah, Rolle and Clairette from limestone vineyards. 90 POINTS DECANTER