Grand Cru
Vintage 2006
Region Alsace
Grapes Gewürztraminer
Tasting notes Lychees and white pepper on the nose, with spicy, floral and peppery notes and good texture. Classic gewürz from a very good vineyard
Drink with Asian, spicy
Where to buy Majestic Wine
RRP £10.99
Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage NV
Region Champagne
Grapes Pinot meunier, pinot noir
Tasting notes Deep vibrant pink colour with attractive red fruits aromas. Crisp, yet broad with a dry, savoury and fine bubbles
Drink with Asparagus
Where to buy Morrisons
RRP £15.97 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Brut Réserve
Vintage NV
Region Champagne
Grapes Pinot meunier, pinot noir
Tasting notes Rich and toasty, with considerable bottle development for a non -vintage champagne, a hint of vanilla and refreshing acidity
Drink with Poultry, salmon
Where to buy Tesco, Waitrose
RRP £28.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage NV
Region Champagne
Grapes Pinot noir, chardonnay
Tasting notes Attractive, citrus character with good balance between acidity and fruit. A great bubbly for the budget-conscious
Drink with Asparagus
Where to buy Spar
RRP £17.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Brut Millésimé
Vintage 2002
Region Champagne
Grapes Pinot noir, chardonnay
Tasting notesSourced from one of the best villages in Champagne, this complex, earthy vintage fizz has plenty of presence and structure
Drink with Asparagus, lobster
Where to buy Ellis of Richmond
RRP £26.50 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Lady de N Chardonnay
Vintage NV
Region Champagne
Grapes Chardonnay
Tasting notes
Rich, evolved champagne highlighted by a deep golden hue. Well-rounded palate with impressive brioche and hazelnut notes Drink with
Caviar, oysters Where to buy
Waterloo Wine Co RRP
£26 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage NV
Region Champagne
Grapes Pinot noir, pinot meunier
Tasting notes Impressively priced, pinot-dominated fizz from a house that’s at the top of its form: elegant, floral and biscuity
Drink with Asian, fish, poultry
Where to buy Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Asda
RRP £24.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage NV
Region Champagne
Grapes Chardonnay, pinot noir
Tasting notes Subtle, yeasty nose. Creamy texture with a pleasing tang from the use of chardonnay. Medium bodied and well balanced
Drink with Poultry, sushi
Where to buy Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Roberson Wine Merchants
RRP £31.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 1999
Region Champagne
Grapes Pinot noir, chardonnay
Tasting notes Elegant bready nose and a complex, fruity, red fruits palate. Soft, delicate and delightful with real depth
Drink with Beef, game, poultry
Where to buy Berkmann Wine Cellars
RRP £68.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2000
Region Champagne
Grapes Chardonnay, pinot noir
Tasting notes Bright, pale straw hue with smallish beads of bubbles. Inviting, yeasty fruits on nose and stylish fruit with some citrus tones
Drink with Shellfish, sushi
Where to buy Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Roberson Wine Merchants
RRP £36.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage NV
Region Champagne
Grapes Pinot noir, chardonnay
Tasting notes Elegant nose of ripe apples and citrus fruit, with a lovely touch of brioche
Drink with Sushi
Where to buy Parfrements, Roberson Wine Merchants
RRP £37.95 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Premier Cru
Vintage 2006
Region Burgundy
Grapes Chardonnay
Tasting notes Pale gold colour and a lovely texture, with creamy oak balanced with ripe citrus fruit. An exceptional wine
Drink with Fish, game, poultry
Where to buy Fine and Rare, Four Walls Wine Company
RRP £42 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2006
Region Burgundy
Grapes Chardonnay
Tasting notes Elegant and racy, with some acacia and butterscotch notes. Layered, complex, creamy mouthfeel. A very well-balanced chardonnay
Drink with Fish, poultry, vegetarian
Where to buy Sainsbury’s
RRP £22.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Christophe Barbier
Vintage 2005
Region Languedoc-Roussillon
Grapes Bourboulenc
Tasting notes An unusual roussillon white with succulent, multilayered flavours and a profound, minerally finish
Drink with Fish, pork, poultry, vegetarian
Where to buy Averys Wine Merchants
RRP £10.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Savennières Domaine du Closel Château des Vaults
Vintage 2005
Region Loire Valley
Grapes Chenin blanc
Tasting notes This chenin has a smoky, minerally nose and a fresh, bright palate
Drink with Asparagus, fish, shellfish
Where to buy Waitrose, Berry Bros and Rudd
RRP £30
Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Touraine Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage 2007
Region Loire Valley
Grapes Sauvignon blanc
Tasting notes Delicately spicy, grassy Loire sauvignon, with good texture, ripe acidity and lovely balance
Drink with Shellfish, vegetarian
Where to buy Majestic Wine
RRP £6.75 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2007
Region Loire Valley
Grapes Sauvignon blanc
Tasting notes Broad, tangy aromas with a hint of smokiness. Fruity, well-balanced sancerre, with a long grapefruity palate
Drink with Fish, goat’s cheese , shellfish
Where to buy Widely available
RRP £16.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2007
Region Rhône Valley
Grapes Roussanne, viognier
Tasting notes Fresh, perfumed nose from the viognier. Clean, herbal and balanced. A great southern French quaffer
Drink with Fish, pork, poultry, vegetarian
Where to buy Sainsbury’s
RRP £5.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Chablis Pierre de Préhy
Vintage 2006
Region Burgundy
Grapes Chardonnay
Tasting notes Chablis at its youthful best: citrus and peach fruit with stoney minerality and a long, substantial finish
Drink with Fish, poultry, vegetarian
Where to buy M&S
RRP £8 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Jurançon Sec Sève d’Automne
Vintage 2006
Region South-west
Grapes Gros manseng, petit manseng
Tasting notes Fragrant, melon and grapefruit flavours with a rich, broad palate and wonderful texture and palate length
Drink with Fish, poultry
Where to buy Stevens Garnier
RRP £14.50 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Premier Cru Vaillons
Vintage 2005
Region Burgundy
Grapes Chardonnay
Tasting notes Quite a ripe style for chablis with mouth-filling flavours of citrus, honey and pineapple underpinned by zesty acidity
Drink with Fish, poultry, vegetarian
Where to buy Handford Wines
RRP £17.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Quintessence de la Rive Gauche du Serein
Vintage 2006
Region Burgundy
Grapes Chardonnay
Tasting notes A stylish chablis from one of the region’s most reliable names: good minerality, with flint and some fennel on the palate
Drink with Fish, poultry, vegetarian
Where to buy Tesco
RRP £18 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2006
Region Burgundy
Grapes Chardonnay
Tasting notes Lemon gold, with a rich, honeyed nose. Apple and citrus fruit on the palate, with some vanilla and good acidity. Long and complex
Drink with Fish, pork, poultry, vegetarian
Where to buy Everywine.co.uk
RRP £19.49
Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2007
Region Languedoc-Roussillon
Grapes Syrah, grenache
Tasting notes Light pink colour with intense raspberryish aromas of sweet grenache and syrah fruit. Good acidity and length
Drink with Charcuterie, fish, pork, salad
Where to buy Asda
RRP £4.98 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage NV
Region Loire Valley
Grapes Cabernet franc
Tasting notes Pretty colour with a scented grassy perfume. Fine, restrained and elegant with a dry, savoury finish
Drink with Lamb, pork, vegetarian Where to buy Direct Wines RRP £10 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Sauvignon Blanc Gros Manseng
Vintage 2007
Region Côtes de Gascogne
Grapes Sauvignon blanc, gros manseng
Tasting notes Zesty, grassy nose with citrus and tropical notes. Crisp, refreshing palate. Medium bodied, good acidity
Drink with Fish, pork, poultry
Where to buy Tesco
RRP £6.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2007
Region Loire Valley
Grapes Muscadet
Tasting notes Very modern, young and fresh, with a hint of spritz. Zippy and clean with creamy concentration
Drink with Salad, shellfish
Where to buy Majestic Wine
RRP £5.49 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2005
Region Rhône Valley
Grapes Marsanne, roussanne
Tasting notes A top -end white blend, showing rich, opulent mouthfilling flavours, as well as great balance and length
Drink with Fish, lobster
Where to buy Liberty Wines, Parfrements
RRP £14.95 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2003
Region Bordeaux
Grapes Semillon, sauvignon blanc
Tasting notes A delicious semillon-based sweet wine, showing flavours of honey, toffee, citrus and oak, with a spicy flourish on the finish
Drink with Puddings
Where to buy Liberty Wines
RRP £24.95 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2007
Region Rhône Valley
Grapes Shiraz, cinsault
Tasting notes Light coppery bronze colour. Silky, soft, red fruits nose with a lovely delicate texture. Elegant and poised
Drink with Charcuterie, fish, salad
Where to buy Waitrose
RRP £4.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2006
Region Burgundy
Grapes Chardonnay
Tasting notes Aromatic nose of preserved lemons and lime blossom. Rich palate of almond and vanilla, with subtle oak. Good balance and length
Drink with Fish, pork, poultry
Where to buy Costco Wholesales
RRP £9.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2006
Region Burgundy
Grapes Chardonnay
Tasting notes Enticing nose with fresh, citrus fruit and mellow oak integration. Complex, well-knit chardonnay with a long finish
Drink with Fish, pork, poultry, vegetarian
Where to buy Liberty Wines
RRP £18.95 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Les Caradeux Premier Cru
Vintage 2006
Region Burgundy
Grapes Chardonnay
Tasting notes Pale gold, with honey and citrus aromas. The pineapple fruit is well balanced by oak, good acidity and layers of complexity
Drink with Fish, pork, poultry, vegetarian
Where to buy Edencroft.co.uk
RRP £11 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
