France

A tasty fortified wine from Domaines Francis Abecassis, this is made by mixing cognac with the unfermented grape must used to make cognac. Drink chilled in summer.

This Oliver Leflaive white wine stems from the blending of about sixty plots located on the village of Puligny and also in Meursault. The aromas of white flowers, peach, grilled almond and lemon peel dominate on a mineral background. The attack is full and warm on the palate with a lively and greedy finish.

One of the 10 Crus of Beaujolais, the vineyards of Chénas can be found on the slopes of Mont Remont, sandwiched between the borders of Juliénas and Moulin-à-Vent. The nose boasts aromas of candied fruits, red cherries, lavender and bramble fruit. On the palate, it has a lovely structure, with rounded tannins and bright acidity.

A textbook example of a Cru Bourgeois from Moulis-en-Médoc. The 2007 vintage is drinking really well with a classic mix of dark bramble fruit and cigar box smokeyness and a long lingering finish.

Castellane Rosé has a lovely fruity aroma, with hints of flowers. It is complex and elegant with gentle flavours of strawberry and green fruits such as apple and gooseberries and even a little ripe strawberry on the finish. All this is perfectly balanced with freshness. Terrific value!