2016 Ch Cablanc, Cuvée Prestige, Bordeaux Supérieur

Aidan Bell
Deep ruby with lovely ripe Merlot on the nose. The palate combines soft ripe fleshy fruit with lovely freshness, whilst the tannins are rounded and well integrated, the length is excellent for such a modestly priced wine. Delicious current drinking and a snip at this offer price. A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.

2021 Celler de Capcanes, Sense Cap Blanc, DO Montsant

2020 Chardonnay, Waddesdon Rothschild Collection, Vin de Pays d’Oc

This beautiful Chardonnay derives from the coolest vineyards in the Languedoc close to the border of étang de Thau. The freshness and energy of this Chardonnay is exceptional. The winemakers have introduced a very small amount of oak interaction, with 15% of the wine being aged in French oak; this helps to add texture and creaminess to the energetic core. Quince, honey, peach and ginger make up a pretty nose that is followed by an elegant rounded palate.

2020 Malvasia Sauvignon 'Il Pumo' IGP Salento, San Marzano

2021 Sancerre, Domaine Andre Dezat et Fils, Verdigny HALVES

2019 Eguia Tempranillo, Bodegas Muriel, Rioja

Aromas include vanilla, coconut and balsamic notes with well-balanced mature oak and red fruit and a hint of liquorice. The palate is full and elegant with a pleasant finish. It is the perfect wine for everyday drinking.

2020 Pinot Noir, Waddesdon Rothschild Collection, Vin de Pays d’Oc

2020 Syrah, Waddesdon Rothschild Collection, Vin de Pays d’Oc

Sourced from southern facing vineyards on the edge of Montpellier, this Syrah has a wonderful balance of ripeness and freshness. A two week fermentation on the skins has draw a wonderful robe of garnet-red with shimmering highlights. There’s plenty of spice that adds depth to the core of ripe fruit; yet this spice doesn’t dominate, it just hovers in the background and is happy to let the fruit take the lead role. Unlike some of wines produced in the south of France in 2020, this doesn’t have excessive levels of alcohol. This is more about approachable elegant fruit with balance and poise. One of favourites’ from the range. A cracking wine at less than £10.00.

2019 Sancerre, Domaine Andre Dezat et Fils, Verdigny HALVES

It is dry and fruity with a wonderfully delicate bouquet and has great length. Their vineyards have three different types of soil which give added complexity.

2018 Solevari Reserve Feteasca Regala, Romania

Fresh jasmine flower and white peach on the nose, the palate is packed with stone fruit flavours such as apricot and is smooth and crisp on the finish.

2019 Mabis, Biscardo Neropasso, IGT Veneto, Italy

Intense ruby red turning to garnet with ageing. Bouquet is spicy with hints of cherry, black cherry and plum compote. fine and velvety palate, persistent, with soft tannins at the end.

Recommended with pasta, white and red meats, fresh and aged cheeses.

2020 U. Passimiento, Baglio Gibellina, Sicilia DOC

Bright intense red fruit on the nose displaying lots of red berries. The palate is warm and full-bodied with harmonious acidity and smooth and elegant tannins.