A beautifully expressive Loire Valley white, Le Prieuré de Saint-Ceols Menetou-Salon 2020 captures the purity and elegance that make Sauvignon Blanc from this appellation so sought after. Crafted with precision in the heart of Menetou-Salon, this vintage offers a finely balanced profile of freshness, minerality, and subtle complexity.
The nose opens with bright citrus aromas – lemon zest and grapefruit – layered with notes of green apple, white peach, and a gentle herbal lift. On the palate, the wine is crisp and vibrant, delivering clean, refreshing acidity alongside flavours of lime, gooseberry, and a delicate flinty minerality that reflects the region’s limestone-rich soils.
Elegant and refined, this is a versatile Sauvignon Blanc that pairs beautifully with seafood, goat’s cheese, fresh salads, or light poultry dishes, while its mineral edge makes it a superb choice as an aperitif.
Fresh and expressive, Roero Arneis Tucci Bianco Pelassa 2022 showcases the elegance of Piedmont’s signature white grape. Bright straw yellow in the glass, it bursts with aromas of pear, peach, white flowers, and citrus zest. The palate is crisp and vibrant, offering flavours of stone fruit, green apple, and delicate almond, with a refreshing mineral edge. Balanced acidity ensures a clean, lively finish, making this a versatile wine perfect for both aperitif and pairing with seafood, salads, or light pasta dishes.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Pear, peach, white flowers, and citrus zest
Palate: Green apple, stone fruit, subtle almond, and mineral freshness
Finish: Crisp, clean, and lingering with lively acidity
Robert Parker: 92 points
‘Here’s a new submission from Pelassa. The Roero Arneis Tucci is redolent of soft citrus, honey, orchard fruit and beeswax. This is a generous, mid-weight white wine that wraps smoothly over the palate with soft and creamy layering. There are hints of crushed stone and mineral at the end of this elegant wine.’
The Valley Chardonnay 2025 balances richness with precision. The growing season brought even ripening, producing fruit with concentrated flavour and natural acidity. Pale gold with green flecks, it offers aromas of white peach, citrus zest, and almond cream, layered with hints of flint and vanilla. The palate is textured yet refined, with ripe stone fruit and lemon curd lifted by a streak of minerality. Gentle oak integration adds warmth and spice without overwhelming the fruit’s purity. A long, poised finish leaves a mouthwatering impression, inviting another sip.
This is a Chardonnay built for versatility — equally comfortable with roast chicken, pan-seared scallops, or creamy mushroom pasta. While delicious now, a few years in the cellar will allow its nutty and toasty dimensions to deepen, rewarding patience with even greater complexity.
Te Kano’s Life Pinot Gris 2023 delivers vibrancy and finesse in equal measure. The season’s cool nights and sunny days produced fruit with crystalline acidity and delicate aromatic lift.
On the nose, white nectarine, pear, and citrus blossom are joined by subtle hints of ginger and fresh herbs. The palate is beautifully balanced — silky and rounded, yet with a spine of refreshing minerality that carries flavours of ripe stone fruit, Meyer lemon, and a touch of honeysuckle. There’s a purity and precision here that makes it effortlessly food-friendly, from grilled prawns and summer salads to lightly spiced Asian dishes. The finish is long, clean, and just off-dry, leaving the impression of freshness and elegance.
A wine that embodies the spirit of its name: vibrant, life-affirming, and full of character.
Perched on the limestone slopes of Santenay’s prized “Sous La Roche” terroir, Château de Chamilly crafts this elegant white Burgundy with precision and patience.
The 2019 vintage was marked by a warm growing season, encouraging ripe, concentrated fruit while retaining the hallmark freshness of the Côte de Beaune. In the glass, it shimmers with pale gold tones, releasing aromas of white peach, lemon zest, and a subtle whisper of acacia blossom. Layers of hazelnut, chalk, and a hint of fresh brioche emerge as it opens, a nod to its careful élevage. The palate is textured yet refined, balancing creamy depth with vibrant minerality. A saline edge lifts the finish, inviting another sip.
This is a Chardonnay that speaks of both sunshine and stone, equally at home alongside roast poultry in a tarragon cream sauce or seared scallops with beurre blanc. While already showing beautiful complexity, it will reward a few more years in the cellar, allowing its floral and nutty notes to evolve into something truly profound. A graceful ambassador for Santenay’s lesser-known but quietly exceptional white wines.
Gabriëlskloof is a classically styled Sauvignon Blanc that captures the vibrant and coastal spirit of Bot River. It presents intense aromas of blackcurrant leaf, white pear, melon, and tropical passion fruit, leading to a fresh, lively palate characterised by crisp acidity, light body, and a zesty lime‑lemon finish. A delicate salinity and flinty undertone round out the experience.
Winemaking: Gently pressed, cold‑fermented in stainless steel at 15°C, with 4–6 months on fine lees to develop texture.
Ideal Pairings: Excellent with green salads, goat cheese, fresh seafood, and light vegetarian dishes.
A modern and expressive single-varietal Garnacha Blanca from Rioja Alavesa’s Valpantena Valley. This 2022 vintage opens with a bright, straw-yellow colour and reveals a bouquet of white and stone fruits—think ripe pear and apple—mingled with delicate floral aromas and a flinty, mineral edge. The palate is smooth and slightly unctuous yet refreshingly balanced by vibrant acidity, culminating in a clean, lingering finish with hints of citrus zest and mineral notes. Crafted to showcase varietal purity and terroir, this wine is approachable, refined, and easy to enjoy.
Unique: Made exclusively from the indigenous Garnacha Blanca grape
Elegant and food-friendly: Perfect alongside shellfish, creamy risottos, soft cheeses, and white meats
Quality Rioja white: Crafted by Bodegas Izadi, renowned for their expressive and terroir-driven wines
A benchmark example of flinty Sancerre from the esteemed Roc de l’Abbaye estate in Saint-Satur. Sourced from premier south-facing parcels on rare silex (flint) soils, this 2023 vintage delivers a balance of terroir-driven minerality and vibrant fruit expression.
Appearance: Pale golden straw with luminous clarity
Aromas: Elegant mix of Earl Grey tea, smoke, clementine zest, yellow peach, and mango
Palate: Crisp and focused, showing intense stone fruit and orchard notes on a bed of chalky, mineral tension
Finish: Lingering with refreshing salinity and zesty citrus notes
Le Roc is vinified with precision: slow, gentle pressing, cool fermentation, and lees ageing (6–8 months) to preserve freshness without masking the wine’s pure varietal character. This is a textured yet refined Sancerre that reflects both the region’s heritage and contemporary winemaking finesse.
Pairs beautifully with goat cheese, oysters, delicate seafood dishes, salads, and light poultry or veal plates—perfect for summer entertaining or elegant aperitifs.
A bright, elegant Chilean Chardonnay from the renowned Cachapoal Valley. The 2023 Tradition Reserve blooms in the glass with a pale straw hue and green highlights. On the nose, it offers charming aromas of tropical fruit, apricot, pear, and crisp white-tree fruits. These notes continue on the palate alongside fresh, balanced acidity and a refined, lingering finish.
Hand-harvested and expertly crafted, this unoaked or lightly-oaked expression celebrates varietal purity and the bright, sun-kissed character of Los Boldos fruit.
A classic expression of Sancerre, this Sauvignon Blanc offers a vibrant and expressive profile. It presents aromas of citrus zest, white flowers, and a hint of wet stone. The palate is crisp and lively, featuring flavours of green apple, lemon, and a subtle minerality. With an alcohol content of 12.5%, this wine is ideal for pairing with shellfish, rich fish such as salmon or tuna, or mild and soft cheeses.
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