Gigondas is a slice of winey heaven 90 minutes north of Marseilles in the Southern Rhône where the Grenache is bold, rich and elegant. Santa Duc takes Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah and Cinsault from various places in the sub-region to shape a wine that simultaneously speaks to the area, and the Domaine’s interpretation.

Santa Duc Gigondas Aux Lieux Dits 2021

That’s another way of saying value and alluding to the fact that the profile is luscious, round and full of ripe lemon zest, florals and the minerally backbone we’re all searching for. Séguinot-Bordet was founded in 1590.

Seguinot Bordet Petit Chablis 2023

Has all the bold flavours but serves them up in an elegant profile that tastes like smoked meats, spices, stony minerals and olive tapenade that unfurl in gentle layers.

Natacha Chave Crozes Hermitage 2022

Spent one year in barrel and offers a big step up from Petit Chablis, but still good value. All citrus, but with flickers of stone fruit and hazelnut, and a smidge of richness, but still drinks clean.

Garnier & Fils Chablis 2023

A bottle to celebrate with, gift, or make the most of a night/day with! Deliciously open and creamy with white flowers, honey blossom and a pinch of salinity. This is punching above its weight so look out Champagne, here comes another breathtaking Crémant!

Domaine des Huards Initia Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV

Vivid floral and gently sweet fruit. This is incredibly pretty and an almost lacy-like texture that’s brimming red currants and sweet, lifted spices. Straddles both engagement and digestibility in equal parts to deliver something truly impressive.

Petit Perou Morgon Les Dryades Beujolais 2023

Billaud Simon Chablis Tete d’Or 2022

Orange essence and delicate, falling strawberries that seem dipped in Campari. It’s a dreamy rosé that we absolutely love for all those flavours because they’re so elemental, easy and enjoyable, and yet deliciously complex.

Maurice Grumier Coeur de Rose Champagne Rose NV

There’s a little warmth to this wine but it still has finesse. Is Chateauneuf du Pape the ultimate steak/gifting wine? People who haven’t had the pleasure never forget their first glass.

Chateau de la Font du Loup Chateauneuf du Pape Signature 2022

From the northern tip of Southern Rhône. Has a bright tension, but also some soily notes and a handful of black fruits. Expect some saline-laced acidity and loving every drop!

Domaine la Guicharde Cotes Du Rhone Pur Rouge 2022

Tastes of tropical fruits, rich yellow flowers and a delicate slice of tart pineapple. Very approachable style, get ready to love Chenin Blanc.

Le Pas Saint Martin La Pierre Frite Saumur Blanc 2022

Waxy green fruits and a nice level of concentration. We love Petit Chablis, but we love it even more when it tastes more than Petit. If we could call this Moyenne (medium) Chablis, we would, but the French are touchy when it comes to naming wines. Oyster shell edges, smooth aromatics, salty inflection and that refreshing, minerally backbone. Yes, another glass, please.

Domaine Jolly et Fils Petit Chablis 2023

We love the brilliant floral register here that’s kept tight thanks to a thin but sturdy backbone of acidity. The finish is chalky, and there’s also some salinity to dial up the appeal in a crispy, lovely way.

Alloucherry Deguerne Blanc de Blancs Champagne NV

A great bottle for gifting because everyone’s going to adore this Champagne. If you’re bringing the bubbles, get them to pick up some soft, delicate cheeses, like Brillat-Savarin or Brie.

Alloucherry Deguerne Selection Brut Champagne NV

Plush, open and satisfying. It’s a generous French Pinot, full of violets and wild plums coupled with a lush layer tannins. Fruit is from some of the Domaine’s oldest vines in Mercurey–at the southern tip of Burgundy.

Domaine Charton Derriere Sazenay Bourgogne Rouge Pinot Noir 2022

Batard Langelier Les Prieres Muscadet 2023

Some wines play out like a song, all perfect with notes and aromas hitting like verses and those precious, but present fruits, pleasing like a chorus. This is comparable to Nat King Cole’s, Autumn Leaves – it's clean and precise with some salinity, gentle tannins and a nice, alluring intensity which you dive into, or sit with your feet dangling in.

Frantz Chagnoleau Saint-Véran La Roche 2023

Frantz Chagnoleau Saint-Veran Prélude 2023

Frantz Chagnoleau Mâcon-Villages Clos Saint Pancras 2023

Vibrant aromatics and some great volume. Imagine falling, ripe orchard fruits and smooth oak notes that add without distracting. There’s also some saline and a flick of pastry. Sounds like a dream. And it will age well too.