France, Loire

'Ripe and intense Sancerre. Flinty, stone fruit character and notes of white flowers and grapefruit. Elegant and complex, with a concentrated palate and a saline finish. A great pairing for white meat dishes.'
Diana Rollan, D&D London.

'Showing some signs of development, particularly on the nose, which adds dimension. The acidity is integrated, with overall balance.'
Josie Phillips, consultant sommelier.

£26.87 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Elegant and characteristic, there’s some restraint on the palate here, but well balanced and structured overall.'
Josie Phillips, consultant sommelier.

'A flinty and mineral wine with plenty of personality, this has grassy notes, with a touch of tropical fruit too, and is balanced and round, with a good weight. Perfect for white meat dishes.'
Diana Rollan, D&D London.

£21.57 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Ripe and round, with notes of white flowers, stone fruit and lemon peel. A balanced wine, with good weight and concentration, racy acidity and grassy, flinty finish.'
Diana Rollan, D&D London.

'Zesty and zingy, with a vibrant, crunchy side to it.'
Miguel Crunia, Fìon.

£22.02 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'Fresh and vibrant, with plenty of stone fruit and citrus notes. Round, balanced and easy to drink. A very enjoyable Sauvignon Blanc, with a lovely mineral finish.'
Diana Rollan, D&D London.

'Bright aromatics and well-integrated acidity – this would work well by the glass.'
Josie Phillips, consultant sommelier.

£13.02 Size: 75cl Hatch Mansfield

'A great Sancerre for any wine list, there’s plenty of green fruit here, with additional notes of lime and grass, and a touch of salinity too. A round and balanced wine, leading to a tropical finish.'
Diana Rollan, D&D London.

£21.34 Size: 75cl Pol Roger

'A lovely, aromatic Sauvignon Blanc with vibrant stone fruit and grapefruit, and a touch grassy and flinty too. A balanced, vibrant and layered style with a lovely, fresh mineral finish. This will pair very well with grilled salmon.'
Diana Rollan, D&D London.

£17.65 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'A delicate example of Sauvignon Blanc, with fresh orchard fruits and delicate floral nuances, leading to a fresh mouthfeel that lingers brightly, with mineral inputs.'
Miguel Crunia, Fìon.

'At this price, I could see it working well by the glass in a bar or pub.'
Josie Phillips, consultant sommelier.

£10.70 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'A lively style, with plenty of red fruit and elegant floral notes. There’s crunchy acidity on the ripe, round palate, that’s ultimately fruity and delicate.'
Diana Rollan, D&D London.

'A juicy and vibrant Gamay, with varietal nuances and a herbal side to wrap it up.'
Miguel Crunia, Fìon.

£10.35 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'Chalky minerality, with lighter, delicate fruit and floral tones of elderflower and white flowers.'
Elizabeth Mellish, Gleneagles Townhouse.

'The fruit, florals and minerality here are in balance, with tight acidity and good structure. This could be by the glass or on a pairing menu.'
Josie Phillips, consultant sommelier.

£12.55 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'Pretty aromatics, with well-integrated acidity and juicy fruit.'
Josie Phillips, consultant sommelier.

'Round and complex, with a grassy, floral and flinty nose, leading to a palate that’s elegant and delicate, with a saline and citrus character – a superb example of Sancerre.'
Diana Rollan, D&D London.

£24.52 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Searing acidity with a balancing honeyed character. Lots of energy and structure.'
Josie Phillips, consultant sommelier.

'With notes of honeysuckle, jasmine, verbena, lemon curd and quince, this is round and weighty, with vibrant acidity and a textured, honeyed finish, perfect for roast chicken.'
Diana Rollan, D&D London.

£18.57 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'An evolved style, with notes of marzipan, butterscotch and quince, with a floral note. Round and honeyed, with a weighty finish.'
Diana Rollan, D&D London.

'Weight on the palate, with dried fruit notes and rich tones of apricot and peach, as well as subtle sweet spices.'
Elizabeth Mellish, Gleneagles Townhouse.

£12.47 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'A concentrated style with a honeyed character, and notes of red apple, a touch of pear, and lemon curd too. Round and intense, this is a more weighty style, with vibrant, refreshing acidity.'
Diana Rollan, D&D London.

'A textural palate, concentrated with a good acid backbone that lingers with ginger and rose jam.'
Miguel Crunia, Fìon.

£18.34 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'A concentrated style of Cabernet Franc, with aromatics of stewed fruits lifted by a hint of tomato vine. Fresher on the palate than the nose indicates.'
Miguel Crunia, Fìon.

'Some juicy red fruit showing, with undertones of bell pepper, and grippy tannins that are balanced by high acidity.'
Elizabeth Mellish, Gleneagles Townhouse.

£18.15 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'A pungent, intense nose marked by tertiary aromas of leather, dried herbs and cigar, and a touch animal and vegetal too. The palate’s ripe, with grippy tannins, balanced acidity and a textured mouthfeel.'
Diana Rollan, D&D London.

£26.38 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'Beautiful chalky minerality along with a variety of fruit flavours such as apple, lemon, and even some ripe peach, with a touch of blossom. Well balanced, with good acidity – this would be great with food.'
Elizabeth Mellish, Gleneagles Townhouse.

£12.29 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'Intense and grassy, with notes of grapefruit, grass and lime peel, with crunchy, vibrant acidity.'
Diana Rollan, D&D London.

'Varietally recognisable, with lots of tropical fruit and green character – this would be popular by the glass in a pub.'
Josie Phillips, consultant sommelier.

£10.98 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'In addition to plum, blueberry compote and brambles notes, there’s a varietal capsicum side to this, with some characteristic coffee bean too. The palate is energetic, ethereal and grippy.'
Miguel Crunia, Fìon.

'Intense and herbal, with notes of sour cherry and red plum. Vibrant on the palate, with round, polished tannins.'
Diana Rollan, D&D London.

£13.23 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'A varietal and austere nose speaks of terroir, with subtle elderflower, grassiness and flint, leading to a vibrantly mineral palate, focused and with poise.'
Miguel Crunia, Fìon.

'Delicate on the nose, followed by a lot of crunchy green fruit on the palate, along with some lemon notes and high, mouthwatering acidity. Bright and fresh, with a strong lime finish.'
Elizabeth Mellish, Gleneagles Townhouse.

£21.50 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Ripe and concentrated, with notes of candied lemon peel, grass, guava and gooseberry, and a touch waxy too. Vibrant, with lively acidity, and a tropical and saline finish.'
Diana Rollan, D&D London.

'A full-on style with tropical nuances on the nose. Structured and broad shouldered, but with decent linearity.'
Miguel Crunia, Fìon.

£32.19 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Crisp and fresh, with a bright saline note along with a lot of minerality, all balanced by light lemon and subtle grassy tones.'
Elizabeth Mellish, Gleneagles Townhouse.

'With citrus pith, grass and flint, this is bright and zingy, with a bitterness to the finish.'
Miguel Crunia, Fìon.

£22.80 Size: 75cl Bibendum

A fresh and fruity style, with notes of lemon peel, grapefruit and stone fruit, this is vibrant and fruity on the palate, with balanced, round acidity and a lovely stone and citrus finish. A very enjoyable by-the-glass option.'
Diana Rollan, D&D London.

£22.80 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'A meaty wine, with notes of black pepper, blackcurrant and a herbal touch, with vibrant acidity and ripe tannins, leading to a fruity, spicy finish.'
Diana Rollan, D&D London.

'Elegant and expressive, with peppery spice and delicate fruit. Refined and tasty, one to list by the bottle.'
Josie Phillips, consultant sommelier.

£25.60 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

Unpretentious drinkability, with a varietal nose that’s more focused on the grassy and floral side.'
Miguel Crunia, Fìon.

'Very crunchy Granny Smith apple notes – a very fresh, crisp wine.'
Elizabeth Mellish, Gleneagles Townhouse.

'Inviting and elegant, and textural, with crunchy fruit and minerality.'
Josie Phillips, consultant sommelier.

£15.25 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

A delicate, mineral and grassy style, with notes of gooseberry, fresh-cut grass and grapefruit. A vibrant and crunchy wine with an elegant flinty and saline finish. Great example of Sancerre, this would pair well with blue fish or pasta dishes.'
Diana Rollan, D&D London.

£22.33 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines