Wines in the Press

This wine exudes notes of white blossom, citrus and generous stone-fruit. It has lively and energetic, almost saline acidity, that one expects from the beautiful hillsides of Limoux. Juicy and silky in texture, the concentration drives on right to the finish
Fiona Hayes, Wine Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd

Made for us by Davide Rosso, our Barolo is a traditional blend of vineyards from different villages. The 2015 displays all the hallmarks of the sunny, charming vintage. Aromas of black cherry, violet and dried herbs lead to a seductive palate, layered with rich cassis, cherry and savoury spice. The opulent texture and fine tannins are balanced beautifully by refreshing acidity. Drink now to 2034.
Matt Smith, Wine Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd

Made by Rossignol-Trapet, our 2016 Gevrey-Chambertin is made with fruit from 10 organically farmed, old-vine plots. The old vines provide both concentration and balance, while the varied locations of the parcels give a true expression of the village. A bouquet of vibrant redcurrant and flowers seduces, while the palate is packed with sweet cherry fruit and subtle spice, finishing on a precise and mineral finish. Try it with roast lamb or mushroom Wellington. 
Adam Bruntlett, Wine Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd

Our best-selling wine for many decades, GOC, as it's known, brilliantly highlights the drinkability of modern red Bordeaux. Bright, medium ruby in colour it has a siren-like nose of black cherries, bramble fruit and wood smoke. The palate follows through with a long, velvety finish.
Max Lalondrelle, Wine Buyer

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Masottina focuses on producing drier Prosecco in the Brut style, believing that this allows for more food-friendly and elegant wines. They also believe in working as sustainably as possible, and this is the first certified organic Prosecco in our range. Delicate floral aromas mingle with fresh pear fruit on the nose. The palate has a wonderful volume of very fine bubbles, with sherbet lemon and pear fruit and a crystalline finish. Ready to drink now.
Matt Smith, Buyer (spring 2019)

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Spring is the perfect name for this exceptionally fresh, limpid cuvée made from grapes grown by friends of Vincent and Tania – many of them former pupils of Vincent at the viticultural college in Amboise. It’s characterised by green apple and citrus aromas, with a steely mineral character on the palate. Bottled with very little sulphur, it’s a wine to enjoy over the next couple of years as an apéritif or, better still, with an assortment of shellfish. Drink now to 2021.
Will Heslop, Burgundy Buying Assistant (summer 2019)

Despite 2018’s warm growing season, this is an exceptionally elegant, mineral rendering of Sauvignon Blanc from the highly talented Philippe Seguin. It’s a blend of fruit from various parcels across the three soil types emblematic of the appellation: Kimmeridgian marl, limestone and flint. Expect a complex bouquet including grapefruit, grassy and tropical fruit aromas. The palate is taut and precise, with shimmering acidity and a long, saline finish. Not for nothing is Pouilly-Fumé regarded as a classic accompaniment to goats’ cheese, but this is equally rewarding with fruits de mer or even a Thai curry. Drink now to 2023.
Will Heslop, Burgundy Buying Assistant (summer 2019)

Jean-Marc’s vines at the top of the Côte du Py suffered from hail on May 19th, so his mid-slope south-facing vines – which, he says, are most expressive of the slope’s famous blue granite – had more of a say than usual in the final blend. While this has a hugely attractive bouquet of berry fruit and flowers, it’s the intense mineral character of the palate that makes a real impression. Expect mouth-watering acidity and firm, fine-grained tannins that soften with time in the glass or decanter. There’s plenty of ripe fruit too, courtesy of a relatively warm growing season. A brilliant wine from one of the finest terroirs in Beaujolais, not to mention one of the finest winemakers.
Will Heslop – Burgundy Buying Assistant

La Magia was founded by a northern Italian family who moved to Tuscany in the Seventies and now make beautiful wines
there. The joy of Rosso di Montalcino is that it can be drunk young – it makes a glamorous accompaniment to a meaty
bowl of pasta or amatriciana with a side of parmesan sprouts.
Victoria Moore, The Daily Telegraph

Our English Sparkling Wine is made for us by Hambledon Vineyard in Hampshire. It is bright and enticing from the outset, with a fine mousse that brings added vibrancy to the crunchy acidity and pithy, chalky citrus fruit. Hints of toasted nuts and brioche add complexity to the nose and palate. The finish is scented and long, with a touch of creaminess. Perfect served chilled as an apéritif.
Davy Zyw, Buyer (July 2019)

Food match: Dolcelatte; salty, hard cheeses such as Pecorino or Comté; or almond biscotti

We have worked closely with the illustrious Quinta do Noval to create this new addition to our own label Port range. Blended specially for us from some of Noval’s finest Tawnies, it is a real treat. Sophisticated nutty aromas and flavours give way to a beautifully layered texture and a fantastically long finish. Subtle yet complex, this is a warming and rewarding wine to enjoy alongside a large chunk of blue Dolcelatte cheese and a warm fire.
Catriona Felstead MW, Wine Buyer

The Cuvée de Réserve goes from strength to strength and is now one of the most sought-after of our non-vintage Champagnes, no mean achievement for a Grower Champagne and indicative, perhaps, of the long overdue re-appraisal of the hierarchy in this region, where the hegemony of the Grandes Marques has held sway for so long.

This perhaps explains the inherent complexity on the palate, with its notes of hazelnut, acacia and apricot garlanding the more usual descriptors of citron pressé, sweet spice and crushed rock. The dosage is seven grams per litre and the finish is powerful, with a twist of salinity to confirm the fact that the majority of the fruit is sourced from the great village of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, the balancing 30 percent coming from equally prestigious Grand Cru sites in Oger, Chouilly and Cramant

This 2004 is, in our opinion, Quinta de la Rosa’s finest vintage Port of that decade. It is elegant and exquisitely fresh, laden with crunchy yet succulent dark berry fruits allied to a complex savoury character. Some Ports of this style are too rich to enjoy more than one glass; this, however, has impressive balance and just the perfect structure to complement, rather than conflict with a moreish morsel of cheese.