Jean-Marc Brocard, Butteaux, Chablis 1er Cru, Burgundy 2014
What started as one hectare plot, a gift from his father-in-law, has today become 180 hectares. Brocard is now the largest family-owned producer in Chablis, making benchmark wines...
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Armand de Brignac, Blanc de Noirs, Champagne NV
This cuvée was launched last year and this is the 2nd assemblage, hence the name.
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Les Courlandes, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône 2015
Made by the Ogier family, this is a slightly lighter style and it doesn't have the concentration of a textbook Châteauneuf-du-Pape...
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Grape Grinder, The Wild Olive, Old Vines Chenin Blanc, Swartland 2015
Previously blended with other grapes, these two specific Chenin Blanc bush vine plots have always delivered superior quality and, since 2011, they are now bottled on their own to show their true colours...
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La Purisima, Monastrell, Yecla 2015
Founded in 1946 by several farmers who created a small co-operative with the aim of improving the quality of the wine from the area...
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Follador, Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore, Veneto, Italy 2015
Gorgeous floral scent with hint of elderflower and lemon zest...
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5 of the best Marks & Spencer wines this winter
Christelle Guibert recommends five of the best Marks & Spencer wines to drink this winter...
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Grandes Vinos y Viñedos, Valdemadera Gran Reserva, Cariñena 2010
From the Aragon province in Spain, where big and alcoholic wines have been replaced with lighter, fresher and fruitier wines...
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Torbreck, Marananga Dam, Viogner Roussanne & Marsanne, Barossa Valley 2015
This typical white Rhône blend is full of personality with aromas of ripe peach, and apricot flavours with some herbal and almond notes...
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Dominique Piron, St-Amour, Beaujolais, Burgundy 2015
From the most northerly Beaujolais cru, located just south of the Mâconnais, this St-Amour is a more elegant style with notes of red cherry and violet...
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SODAP, Maratheftiko, Paphos 2015
This is made from the indigenous grape Maratheftiko, which is often used to boost the colour and body of the more productive local grape Mavro...
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Château Bonnet, St-Amour, Beaujolais, Burgundy 2015
Built in 1630, this Château was bought by an already well-established vigneron, Pierre Perrachon, in 1973. Today, Pierre-Yves and his daughter Charlotte manage the domaine with its 20 hectares...
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Philippe Michel, Chardonnay, Crémant du Jura, France 2013
This is a top-quality sparkling wine at a bargain price...
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Joseph Drouhin, Rully, Burgundy, France 2012
This reliable Burgundy house is family-owned...
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Bodegas Muriel, Taste the Difference Vinedos Barrihuelo Crianza, Rioja 2012
Tailor made by the famous Bodegas Muriel, this 100% Tempranillo is made from old vines, with the oldest being 80 years old...
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Broglia, The Co-operative Truly Irresistible Gavi, Piedmont 2015
An unpretentious offering from the Gavi area run by a third generation family tending 65 hectares. This 100% Cortese is delicate, with white peach and crisp apple aromas...
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Concrete eggs in the winery - ask Decanter
Why are concrete eggs beginning to be used in place of more conventional fermentation tanks? Christelle Guibert provides an eggs-planation...
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Best Rías Baixas Albariño: Panel tasting results
The best wines offered good value, found our judges...
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Lidl Easter Wine: Seven to try
Christelle Guibert picked her top wines from the Lidl Easter Wine Cellar Collection...
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Top Burgundy 2013 wines under £25
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Wine Advice: Drinking windows
Not sure when to open that bottle you've been saving? When's best to drink your Port or Champagne? How does heat affect wine aging? See the queries from readers below and our industry experts' advice
