Tournee du Sud, Pays d'Oc, Viognier 2022 75cl
£9.14
Sun-drenched peach and apricot characters, along with a merest hint of ginger and jasmine, lively and fresh on the finish
Chereau Carre 'La Griffe', Muscadet Sevre et Maine sur Lie 2022 75cl
£11.78
Crisp and salty freshness enlivened by a slight spritz with good weight and a dry minerality complemented by zesty green apple
Ken Forrester Wines Dirty Little Secret Four 75cl NV
£88.44
This wine is to Chenin what Le Montrachet is to Chardonnay It's an utterly distinctive expression of very old Chenin Blanc vines from a very particular place - a dryland vineyard in the Piekenierskloof region planted in 1965 With almost incredible intensity, richness, depth, breadth and length, this unique bottle is an impressive drink right now, or you can watch it evolve with a few years' cellaring
Trimbach Riesling Frederic Emile 2017 75cl
£51.88
The ageing that this has already undergone at Trimbach's cellars is manifest in its bright - almost Chartreuse - golden yellow It has wonderfully deep, enticing aromas of candied lemons, lime marmalade, quince, pineapple, chamomile and honey Its fabulously satisfying, rich texture in the mouth is kept fresh by zesty acidity and enlivened by intriguing notes of beeswax, pine forest, pineapple and lemon The wealth of fruit character creates an impression of sweetness, however it is in fact pretty much bone dry Absolutely - and gloriously - ready to enjoy now, this could be cellared for many more years if desired
Trimbach Gewurztraminer Reserve 2017 75cl
£31.55
Medium gold colour, and complex aroma development as the primary lychee fruit segues into beeswax and chamomile On the palate, lush lemons jostle with mouthfilling grapiness, tropical fruit and a hint of smoke
Trimbach Riesling 375cl 2022 37.5cl
£12.08
This is absolutely classic dry Riesling with tangy lime pith and aromatic beeswax character Fine balance and texture on the palate, with typical Trimbach understated elegance Still youthful and fresh, it is just starting to show hints of matured complexity Delicious now, it will continue to evolve beautifully for at least another 4-5 years According to Jancis Robinson MW, Trimbach makes "the finest dry Riesling in the world"
Aubert and Mathieu IGP Oc 2022 75cl
£15.25
Organic Certified, Suzy is a surprising, pure and elegant wine The palate is straight forward and gives way to pleasant roundness with citrus, apple and peach flavors
Joseph Drouhin Pernand-Vergelesses Blanc 2020 75cl
£71.52
Intense yet restrained lemon and honey notes on the nose, with similarly understated character on in the mouth This is long, lean and extremely classy - doesn't give away all it has to offer straight away, but instead rewards being savoured slowly A superb white Burgundy from one of the Cote de Beaune's less famous villages
Joseph Drouhin Puligny-Montrachet 2020 75cl
£107.18
A wine of great finesse, distinguished and elegant The colour is pure and bright, with light glints of white gold The aromas evoke trees in bloom and white flesh fruit, like white peaches With age, the aromas evolve towards almond and lightly grilled dried fruit On the palate, there is a sensation of fresh silkiness Long and persistent in the aftertaste, ending on an exceptional wealth of flavors, both floral and fruity
Domaine de la Rouletiere , 'Les Calcaires', Vouvray Sec 2022 75cl
£16.38
A classic Vouvray with exotic aromas of bruised apple and greengage, richly flavoured but balanced by a lovely saline finish
Domaine Gerard Millet, Sancerre le Desert du Petit Bannon 2019 75cl
£28.49
A golden yellow Sancerre with aromas of lemon zest and flint through to a palate combining a beautiful richness and long, mineral finish
Domaine des Forges, 'Le Moulin de Gue', Savennieres 2022 75cl
£18.76
A rich yet dry white infused with the distinctive mineral characteristic of Savennieres wines Layered with notes of green apple and fennel with lovely balanced freshness
Vachnadziani Winery, Kakheti, Rkatsiteli 2022 75cl
£10.40
A refreshing and easy-drinking wine with lively aromas of citrus with white pepper hints through to a clean, pithy finish