We have offered this exemplary wine for over two decades and the multitude of awards over the years – and the 5-Star reviews – speak volumes. It is our bestselling sparkler by a mile. Roche Lacour winemaker Viviane Gianesini works her magic beneath the cool hills of Limoux. Here, the monks of Saint Hilaire are said to have mastered sparkling wine methods in 1531, centuries ahead of Dom Pérignon. Bottles back then were fragile and didn’t travel, so their success remained a secret. The cuvée is rich in Chardonnay and Pinot Noir – like Champagne – and nearly half the wine is oak fermented – just like Krug! It’s an expensive technique (so rarely practised) yet important for depth and complexity. Enjoy on its own or with deserving canapés.

As close as you get to genuine Châteauneuf power – and with a Gold medal pedigree too, winning Gold for the last eight vintages. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre are the three mainstays of this champion that boasts layers of velvety ripe black fruit, liquorice and spicy complexity. It's from the only co-operative cellar in Châteauneuf du Pape, the top appellation of the southern Rhône, and is owned and run by local growers. The grapes are from vineyards that abut the famous name appellation and share the same stone strewn soil that promotes superb ripeness and richness of fruit. The vines are old and gnarled, producing few grapes but with rare concentration of flavour. It's made by Châteauneuf winemaker Thierry Ferlay ... and it's very, very good!

Want a sassily fresh white handy in the fridge? Pop in a bottle of La Folie de Pierre. It’s an appetising creation from Pierre-Jean Sauvion, formerly in charge of winemaking at Muscadet’s famous Château du Cléray, an estate owned by his uncle. Pierre-Jean now has a number of projects on the go. Having studied oenology in Bordeaux and worked in Australia and California, he is the epitome of the modern, outward looking French winemaker, whose approach shines through in this contemporary style Sauvignon. He sources grapes for La Folie from trusted friends in Touraine, Pays Nantais and Haut Poitou, to strike a balance of complexity, freshness and ripe fruit. Enjoy chilled solo or with food – we suggest asparagus risotto or courgette frittata.

Black cherry, raspberry, honey nougat, liquorice, and a hint of orange peel on the nose

A very clever inquisitive character with that glint in his eye, a spring in his step and his exquisite taste and appreciation for the finer things in life, he’s never without a “feather out of place” except for when he finds those “shiny treasures” that make life that little bit more interesting.

Colour - Beautiful pale pink colour with salmon reflections. Bouquet - Fresh and fruity with red fruits notes (strawberry) and white flowers notes. Flavour - Lively while freshness supported by red fruits aromas (cherry, raspberry). Food Pairing - Perfect with Mediterranean dishes, spicy dishes, tapas and fruit-based desserts. Serving Temperature - 10 – 12 Degrees C.

A clear cherry aroma characterises this wine. With a pleasantly low alcohol content the wine is framed with a fruity body, discreet tannins and other oriental spices. Being already attractive and open in fragrance, it does not have to be decanted for hours before radiating its stimulating perfume. Slow fermentation of the Must, biological deacidification and partial ageing in wooden barrels.Style: Pinot NoirRegion: Black ForestVintage: 2014