Frank and fresh attack of fresh fruit, floral notes and minerality on the nose. Round and balanced mouth, the Chenin dominates with its crisp fruits and finesse. The bubbles are both intense and persistent.

Grapes: 60% Chardonnay, 30% Chenin, 10% Cabernet Franc

Terroir: Chalky soils consisting of small fossilized stones.

Winemaking: Manual harvest before pressing in whole bunches. Separate vinifications for each grape and 18 months on lees.

The 2022 Mino Rouge from Sant Armettu is a delightful and approachable wine, perfect for those seeking an authentic taste of Corsica. With its fresh fruit, subtle spice, and Mediterranean flair, it's ideal for casual dining or enjoying on its own. A great choice for those who appreciate wines with character and a touch of the wild. 

Grape Sciarellu, Niellucciu (Sangiovese) 

Food match Mediterranean dishes, such as grilled meats (lamb or pork), charcuterie, or ratatouille

From 1.15 hectares of southeast-facing limestone vineyards planted between 1970 and 1994 at 820ft elevation, this elegant wine matures for 9–10 months in oak, with 25% new barrels. Delicate and refined, it offers bright fruit-driven character and graceful structure. Approachable in youth yet capable of short-term cellaring, it pairs beautifully with Charolais beef.

The Marchand Tawse Marsannay Rouge 2022 is an expressive, organic Pinot Noir from the northernmost appellation of Burgundy's Côte de Nuits. It features ripe red fruit profiles like strawberry and red plum, balanced by fine spices, velvety tannins, and a signature mineral, saline finish.

The 2020 Langhe Nebbiolo Perbacco is another fantastic starting point wine from one of Piemonte's top producers, the family owned company, Vietti.

In this vintage, the Perbacco is especially good quality with flavours of dried cherry, herbs, mint, crushed flowers, anise and orange peel grace this striking, alluring Nebbiolo. There is enormous depth in this wine and, as with many earlier vintages, the Perbacco overdelivers, big time. 

What the critics say

"Quite frankly, the 2020 Perbacco is more satisfying than many Barbarescos and Barolos I tasted this year. Drink 2022-2030"

92/100 Vinous, Antonio Galloni

Founded by Gaston Hochar in 1930, Chateau Musar lies in a 17th century Mzar castle in Ghazir, just North of Beruit overlooking the Mediterranean sea. One of the great wines of the world Chateau Musar has been run by Gaston's sons, Serge (who studied winemaking under the great Emile Peynaud at the University of Bordeaux) and Ronald since 1959. The grand vin is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Carignan, Grenache and Mourvedre with the white wine being a blend of native varieties including Merwah and Obaideh. With glowing reviews from international wine critics, Chateau Musar produces an earthy complex range of wines that age beautifully and Serge Hochar was awarded the first Decanter magazine "Man of the Year in 1984".

Chateau Musar is typically a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault and Carignan. It pours a deep ruby colour with high viscosity. Red cherries, plums, carob and figs dominate the nose with a hint of eastern spice. Kirsch and plums follow through to the palate with blackcurrant and chocolate. The tannins are velvety soft and this wine has a lot of depth and fruit concentration with a long finish.