Burgundy

One of my first chances to sample the exceptional 2005 vintage. A cool June led to low yields of high quality fruit. Balanced and vibrant, this is luscious and creamy with heady tropical fruits and delicious, yet subtle oaking. Divine

The Bret Brothers are working small miracles in the Maconnais. This wine from a tiny appellation next to Pouilly Fuisse is spice, smokey, creamy and complex - and a bargain at £14.99

Montmains is right next door to the Grand Cru vineyards on the hills above Chablis, and shares similar soil types and aspects, making it one of the leading 1er Cru vineyards

Older vines have deep roots which get the maximum amount of flavour out of the soil. They also yield fewer grapes per vine for a more concentrated flavour, so this really is the ultimate expression of the Montmains terroir!

The most luscious and powerful of Bessin's wines, this Chablis from a small, 2 hectare vineyard shows complex fruit and a superb acidity

Stunning value smoky Macon villages which really punches above its weight with delicious fruit and toasty, buttery oak elegantly balanced.

From Limestone derived soil, this wine has a grapefruit and citrus character with a stony, chalky depth.

Another elegant offering from Fichet. This truly is the epitome of his minerally style.;

The domaine of Comtes Lafon has the deepest and coolest cellars in Burgundy, producing brilliant whites. This is one of the; full, rich and soft

A full bodied, nutty Bourgogne, this is a rich treat from a great producer

Star of one of my finest ever food matches, this is full bodied, oaky Meursault at its best, but rich and creamy with toasted butter and delicious hazelnut overtones. And the food.... Turbot with Beurre Blanc. Mmmmmmm

New kid on the block Loichet hits the right note here with a fresh, young wine with a toasty nose, great fruit and well balanced oak.