2022
Cave de Lugny 2022 Cremant de Bourgogne Brut Cuvee Millesimee
Fresh orchard fruit and citrus lead a bright, finely beaded profile, with creamy nuttiness adding quiet complexity. The palate is dry, elegant and well rounded, balancing crisp acidity with a soft mousse and increasingly savoury depth from bottle age. Refined yet easy to enjoy, it is ideal as an aperitif or alongside oysters, grilled fish and soft cheeses.
Scala 2022 Ciro Classico
A savoury southern Italian red with red cherry, orange peel and scrubby herbs, joined by baking spice and a deeper kirsch note. The palate is firm and energetic, with bright red fruit and a dry, structured shape. Its combination of warmth and freshness works well with tomato-based pasta, grilled sausage, roast peppers or aged cheese.
Chateau Le Roc 2022 Bordeaux
Bright red and black fruit lead, joined by a restrained touch of vanilla and a classic savoury character. Medium-bodied and dry, the palate is approachable, with fine tannins shaping the fruit without hardening it. The finish is clean, balanced and quietly moreish. Serve with roast chicken, grilled sausages, lentils or a simple steak with herbs.
Cave de Lugny 2022 Macon-Lugny La Carte
Citrus, ripe pear and exotic fruit rise first, followed by honey, almond and stone fruit. The palate is elegant and quietly creamy, with crisp acidity and a refined mineral line giving the fruit definition. Round without feeling heavy, it finishes fresh and composed. Serve with roast chicken, shellfish, mild cheeses or creamy vegetable dishes.
Château Cailleteau Bergeron 2022 Prestige Fûts de Chêne
Envyfols 2022 GSM
Ripe blackberry, plum and raspberry lead a generous, full-bodied palate, with peppery spice and a subtle herbal edge adding lift. Smooth, supple tannins keep the blend approachable, while the dark fruit remains fresh enough for the table. The finish is warm, savoury and easygoing. Serve slightly cool with grilled sausages, lamb burgers, roast vegetables or tomato-rich pasta.
Château du Hureau 2022 Saumur-Champigny Tuffe
Ripe cherry, plum and licorice root open with a silky, plush feel. Alder smoke and tobacco leaf add savoury depth, while dried violet, pepper and sage bring lift and detail. Elegant and light on its feet, the palate remains composed through a firm, incense-tinged finish. Serve with roast beef, grilled mushrooms, lentils or herbed sausages.
Valcatrina 2022 Alentejano
A soft, creamy texture carries ripe blackberry, plum and dark cherry, while vanilla, pepper and gentle oak spice add warmth. Fine-grained tannins give the wine shape without hardness, and a fresh line through the finish keeps the generous fruit composed. The aftertaste is long and polished. Serve with grilled beef, tomato-braised dishes, roast vegetables or firm cheese.
Château d’Aydie 2022 Madiran L’Origine
La Frenz 2022 Viognier
Peach, apricot and orange blossom lead an open, aromatic nose, with apple peel and a touch of citrus adding freshness. The palate is full and silky but remains bright, carrying juicy stone fruit through subtle spice and a quiet suggestion of honey. Clean acidity gives the lush texture shape and lift.
Claude Lafond 2022 Pinot Noir
Fresh red fruit leads with sour cherry, red currant and blackcurrant, followed by cracked pepper and a light woodland note. The palate is harmonious and supple, carried by smooth tannins and bright acidity. Lightly perfumed and gently spicy, it finishes clean and fresh, with an elegant mineral undertone.
Clos Cibonne 2022 Cuvée Tradition Rouge
Dark ruby in colour, with blackberry, blackcurrant and dried herbs supported by peppery spice. The palate is full-bodied and generous, yet mellow tannins keep the texture composed rather than heavy. A subtle coastal freshness lifts the dark fruit, while time in large cask brings savoury breadth to the finish. Serve with lamb, grilled mushrooms or slow-cooked beef.
Champalou 2022 Vouvray Les Fondraux
Ripe Chenin Blanc fruit opens with gentle honeyed roundness, giving the palate concentration and fullness without heaviness. White-flower freshness and flinty minerality keep the sweetness precise, while a velvety texture carries cleanly into a brisk finish. Elegant and versatile, it works beautifully with pâté, mild curry or creamy cheeses.
Château des Gravières 2022 Graves Rouge
A lightly woody, toasted nose opens with prune and licorice. Fleshy and robust on the palate, the wine carries its depth with measured balance and a generous, structured feel. The finish is firm and long, keeping the profile classic and composed. Serve with roast beef, lamb shoulder, grilled mushrooms or a slow-cooked lentil dish.
Domaines Bunan 2022 Belouve Rose C De Provence
A poised Provençal rosé with aromas of white peach, wild strawberry and citrus peel, edged by a light smoky-mineral note. The palate is crisp yet gently textured, carrying juicy red fruit, subtle spice and a clean saline line. It finishes dry and refreshing, with enough savoury detail for grilled prawns, summer vegetables or simply a well-chilled glass before dinner.
Fatalone 2022 Gioia del Colle Primitivo Riserva DOC
Chateau Feret-Lambert 2022 Bordeaux Superieur
Medium to deep garnet in the glass, with ripe cassis, cherry and plum on the nose, joined by gentle oak and a subtle butterscotch note. The palate is medium-bodied and composed, carrying dark fruit through soft extraction and rounded tannins. A clean line of freshness keeps the texture lively, while the finish is fine and persistent. Serve with roast lamb, duck or mushroom dishes.
Fattoria La Rivolta 2022 Coda di Volpe Taburno Sannio DOC
Fresh and floral, with honeydew melon, apple blossom and crisp green apple. The palate is gentle and immediately approachable, its moderate acidity and soft fruit lifted by a fine aromatic line. A lightly leesy note gives the finish a quiet savoury dimension without disturbing its clean, friendly shape. Serve with burrata, grilled prawns or spring vegetables.
Springfield Estate 2022 Albariño
Ripe apricot and nectarine open with a light floral lift and a distinctly saline edge. Generous in flavour yet dry and precise, the palate balances its rounded fruit with bright, mouthwatering acidity and fine mineral tension. The finish is clean, persistent and quietly coastal, making this especially compelling alongside oysters, shellfish or simply prepared white fish.
