Greyfriars Vineyard, Blanc de Blancs 2015, Surrey Hills

Greyfriars Vineyard, Blanc de Blancs 2015, Surrey Hills

Medium straw in hue, this Chardonnay presents a floral nose with hints of ripe orchard fruits. Its slightly oxidative character is complemented by oaky notes, while a saline touch adds complexity. With a balanced profile, it offers a salivating experience, revealing umami richness and a lingering savoury finish.

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Digby Fine English, Blanc de Blancs Brut 2013, Hampshire

Digby Fine English, Blanc de Blancs Brut 2013, Hampshire

A pale straw 100% Chardonnay wine with a discreet nose, hinting at herbal notes amidst a mineral, tight structure. Citrus flavours dominate the palate, while a lingering austerity suggests potential for further aging.

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Chapel Down, Rosé Reserve 2020, Kent

Chapel Down, Rosé Reserve 2020, Kent

This pale coral Pinot Noir- and Pinot Meunier-based “rosé d’assemblage” tantalises with a bouquet of vanilla and floral notes, gracefully interwoven with hints of smokiness, enhancing the wine’s complexity. Balanced acidity leads to a harmonious palate, offering flavours of strawberry cream, subtly grounded by chalky mineral undertones.

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Contratto Bianco Blanc de Blancs Pas dosé 2019 – Alta Langa

Contratto Bianco Blanc de Blancs Pas dosé 2019 – Alta Langa

The nose is slightly evolved and expresses notes of honey and wax, associated with floral touches of acacia, orange blossom, as well as notes of dried orange and dried apple. On the palate, we find the same notes of developpement (honey, wax) and floral bouquet (acacia, orange blossom), but with more fresh lemony touches (yellow…

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Vite Colte, Cinquecento Bianco Brut 2020 – Alta Langa

Vite Colte, Cinquecento Bianco Brut 2020 – Alta Langa

The nose is pleasantly spicy (nutmeg, clove), with slight notes of brioche and developpement (withered flowers), associated with citrus notes (candied lemon, dried lemon, candied orange). On the palate, we also find some spiciness (nutmeg, clove), associated with notes of dried lemon, candied orange and chamomile. The finish is surprising, with a good bitterness of…

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Deltetto Bianco Brut 2020 – Alta Langa

Deltetto Bianco Brut 2020 – Alta Langa

The nose is gourmand, a bit sweet, and expresses notes of pastry cream, lemon curd and toasted brioche, refreshed by notes of fresh lemon and grated lemon zest. We also find a touch of apple and orange blossom, a touch of honey and butter in the background, a touch of candied orange and praline. The…

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Castelvecchio 2003 – Vinsçanto dei Colli Etruria Centrale

Castelvecchio 2003 – Vinsçanto dei Colli Etruria Centrale

Beautifully complex and floral nose with intensity as well as fine grain, racy and quite powerful. It reveals notes of kumquat in syrup, dried fig, tobacco and smaller notes of white pepper associated with floral touches as well as hints of sage/ rosemary and discreet hints of spices. The palate is fruity, acidulous and offers…

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Fattoria di Fiano 2003 – Vinsanto del Chianti

Fattoria di Fiano 2003 – Vinsanto del Chianti

The nose offers intensity and a small freshness. It reveals notes of dried orange, rancio and small notes of candied citrus associated with patinated touches as well as hints of blond tobacco as well as a hint of caramelization, cedar and a very discreet roasted hint in the background. The palate is fruity and offers…

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Lanciola – Vin Santo Chianti Colli Fiorenti 2010 – Vinsanto del Chianti

Lanciola – Vin Santo Chianti Colli Fiorenti 2010 – Vinsanto del Chianti

The nose offers a small power as well as a slight intensity. It reveals notes of almond, flowers and small notes of dried zest associated with small floral touches, slight hints of fresh tobacco and a very discreet hint almost local grove. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, a small roundness, a good balance,…

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Fattoria Torre a Cona Merlaia 2016 – Vinsanto del Chianti

Fattoria Torre a Cona	Merlaia 2016 – Vinsanto del Chianti

Beautiful frank nose, spicy that offers a small concentration in precision/ delicacy. It reveals notes of quince, dried orange and smaller notes of cedrat, associated with a hint of dried kumquat and hints of fresh leather and nutmeg. The palate is fruity and offers precision, an acidulous frame, minerality as well as a good definition….

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