Category: Old World

Just landed: our new Beaujolais-Villages

Our first ever own-label Beaujolais-Villages is fresh off the boat. Here Burgundy Buying Assistant Will Heslop explains what makes it so special

On the pour: Chenin du Puy

For the latest instalment of our series highlighting bottles available to taste in our London Shop, Sophie Thorpe discovers a rich and exotic single-vineyard Chenin Blanc from Saumur in the Loire

The language of sustainability: the top 10 terms to know

It’s safe to say that natural wine is a hot topic. After our Down to Earth tasting – focusing on wines made in an environmentally friendly way, we explain 10 key terms that form the conversation around sustainable winemaking

Coming to the crunch: six of the best Loire reds

The Loire is best known for its whites – tangy Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre, honey-and-apple-laden Chenin Blanc or mineral Melon de Bourgogne from Muscadet – but its lesser-known reds have just as much to offer. Fresh from a trip to the region last month, Burgundy Buying Assistant Will Heslop suggests six to try