Pol Roger Vintage Champagne 2018 Gift BoxedA balanced, classic vintage Champagne, more about finesse and structure than power. It feels youthful but already harmonious, and should gain extra depth with a few years of ageing. Fine, steady bubbles and immediately inviting. On the nose you get crisp apple, pear and a bit of citrus zest, with some softer notes of white flowers and a light brioche touch coming through as it opens up. On the palate its bright and lively, with that clean acidity

keeping it refreshing

cleverly named to highlight its cooler-than-Stellenbosch origin

5 acres sustainably (and nearly organically) in Savigny les Beaune

The final rustic addition of 5% Tempranillo has rounded the blend off beautifully

They source from a range of private growers and cooperatives

Referred to a ‘Burgundy boy’ this is a 'fun blend' from Domaine de Carlines

and you can see why the wine world has been getting itself into such a tizz about this wine since its release in 2020

Though vermouth production in the region declined in the 1960s

Frappato is an old Sicilian grape variety with peasant origins

In their state-of-the-art new winemaking facility the winemaking team works with precision to craft their range

A powerful wine with good body and a natural youthful astringency

underscored by hints of wild herbs and wet stone