Elle Macleod, our Burgundy Buying Assistant, explains why light-bodied red wines are a delicious choice for summer drinking. She covers three key regions to look out for, sharing a favourite wine from each. Summer promises warm days and the hope of long dinners spent outside with friends. It also marks the change from drinking the […]

In the second instalment of our summer fine wine series, we asked three of our experts which bottles they’ll be savouring over the next couple of months. From a lush Meursault to a delicate Saumur Blanc, discover the wines which have inspired our team.  2018 Meursault, Benjamin Leroux, Burgundy   I remember the first time I […]

Dubbed “a true insider’s wine” by Jane Anson in Inside Bordeaux, Vieux Château Saint André in Montagne-St Emilion is an estate to watch. Second-generation owner-winemaker Jeff Berrouet tells us why. “My father has had a big influence on my philosophy,” says Jeff Berrouet on a Zoom call in January 2021. Family stories in wine are nothing new, particularly in Bordeaux. But there are winemaking families, […]

With picnic season upon us, we turned to our Head Chef Stewart Turner for inspiration and guidance on preparing a delicious spread. Discover Stewart’s simple picnic tricks, alongside a selection of summer-friendly bottles handpicked by our wine specialist Isabella Cameron. When planning a picnic, it’s important to start with good-quality ingredients. Most will be served as […]