South & South-West France

'Ripe, with notes of peach and tropical fruit on a creamy nose, leading to a concentrated palate with a textured, creamy mouthfeel and vibrant, refreshing acidity. A very enjoyable Chardonnay.'
Diana Rollan, D&D London.

'Lovely texture, with a subtle minerality, but also roundness that balances the acidity. Freshness with good fruit – a good food wine.'
Elizabeth Mellish, Gleneagles Townhouse.

£26.63 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Meaty and concentrated, with plenty of spices, cedarwood and dark plum. There’s vibrant acidity that lifts the pronounced tannins, herbal notes and a meaty finish.'
Diana Rollan, D&D London.

'Brambles, raspberries, blueberries, and warming spice such as pure chocolate and clove. A riverbank freshness to the palate, like pebbles and wet rocks, finishing bright and juicy.'
Miguel Crunia, Fìon.

£10.30 Size: 75cl LWC Drinks

'Savoury in style, with a smoky, toasty character joined by herbaceous notes, blackcurrant and liquorice. Big and bold with ripe, concentrated tannins and a herbal, smoky finish.'
Diana Rollan, D&D London.

'Pomegranate juice, sour cherries and wild strawberries with aniseed and sweet spice, and a ferrous, mineral note too.'
Miguel Crunia, Fìon.

£18.05 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'A good example of what this blend can bring, with notes of plum, sour cherry, basil, black pepper, dried sage and chestnut skin. The palate is textural, showcasing some ferrous character and a great bright energy.'
Miguel Crunia, Fìon.

£24.82 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Red berries and raspberry, with tapenade, savoury cigar and leather too. Round and ripe tannins, with vibrant acidity, red berries and a touch of vegetal character.'
Diana Rollan, D&D London.

'Dark fruits with a leafy, green note and some floral lift. An interesting variety that would sit well as a pairing.'
Josie Phillips, consultant sommelier.

£12.80 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Perfumed, with sweet spices, blackberry, blackcurrant, cherry, liquorice and leather. This is big and bold, with concentrated tannins, vivid acidity and a herbal, smoky finish.'
Diana Rollan, D&D London.

'Elegant and enjoyable, with balanced fruit and tannin, and an underlying earthy dustiness.'
Josie Phillips, consultant sommelier.

£34.87 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'A fresh and fruity white with floral notes of honeysuckle and blossom, as well as apple and pear.'
Elizabeth Mellish, Gleneagles Townhouse.

'Notes of tangerine, honeysuckle and citrus zest, with a touch of rose petal. Lively and refreshing, and a good by-the-glass option.'
Diana Rollan, D&D London.

£10.51 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'Slatey at first, with complex notes of lemon zest and gravel, and a little bit of struck match, leading to more lemon peel on the palate.'
Elly Owen, freelance sommelier and educator.

'Aromatic, with notes of green apple, lime and lemon, and lively acidity – a good by-the-glass option.'
Elton Muco, 67 Pall Mall.

£8.94 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'Soft, velvety tannins and rounded fruit with a slight sourness.'
Josie Phillips, consultant sommelier.

'Brambles and prunes, with notes of padron pepper and tree bark too. Full-on, with a powerful, concentrated finish.'
Miguel Crunia, Fìon.

£26.10 Size: 75cl MDCV

'A perfumed and appealing nose of violets, peonies, brambles and plums, leading to a juicy palate with refreshing grapefruit bitterness, as well as sage and thyme. Warm and spicy, this would pair well with haggis, neeps and tatties.'
Miguel Crunia, Fìon.

£15.28 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Notes of leather and spice on the oaky nose, with some bramble fruit too. An elegant, complex style with vivid acidity and a balanced finish.'
Diana Rollan, D&D London.

'Underneath the fruit there’s a hint of green bell pepper and tomato leaf that comes through on the finish.'
Elizabeth Mellish, Gleneagles Townhouse.

£21.13 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Opening with wild strawberries, plums, and raspberries, there’s concentrated fruit on the plate, with liquorice and aniseed too, and an interesting blood orange finish.'
Miguel Crunia, Fìon.

'Big and opulent, with sweet spices, black pepper, tobacco and dark chocolate, balanced acidity, and a warm, oaky finish.'
Diana Rollan, D&D London.

£21.60 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'A perfumed nose that exudes peonies, white pepper and cardamom, giving room to stewed mirabelle plums, ripe pears and flat white peaches. A textural and energetic wine with a nice electric edge that speaks of rocky minerals.'
Miguel Crunia, Fìon.

£26.49 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'A perfumed style, with notes of violet, blackberry, cherry and liquorice. Savoury on the palate, with ripe tannins, vivid acidity and a herbal, spicy finish.'
Diana Rollan, D&D London.

'Fruity, with a subtle sweet-spice undertone and bright acidity. Nice price point.'
Elizabeth Mellish, Gleneagles Townhouse.

£11.75 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

With notes of camomile, lemon curd and peach, this is round and intense, with a pronounced waxy character and a honeyed, floral finish.'
Diana Rollan, D&D London.

'Good texture, with a chalky minerality, and a good price point too.'
Elizabeth Mellish, Gleneagles Townhouse.

£11.75 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

'Good intensity on the nose, with apple and pineapple, and a creamy character, with the same notes on a palate with good structure and body, balance from minerality, and enough acidity.'
Davide Santeramo, The Ritz.

'Light and elegant – perfect as an aperitif.'
Elton Muco, 67 Pall Mall.

£16.29 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Citrus and white blossom aromas, with a fresh palate and a nutty finish.'
Biagio Castaldo, Maison Estelle.

'A beautiful decadent gold colour, with great complexity on the nose, showing lots of cooked apple and ripe peach. The softness of the palate would make it a great match for aromatic Asian scallops.'
Elly Owen, freelance sommelier and educator.

£16.86 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Blackcurrant and blackberry flavours mix with light notes of raspberry and cherry. Grippy tannins and a nice structure.'
Elizabeth Mellish, Gleneagles Townhouse.

'Notes of plums, bramble, bitter chocolate, clove and pepper. A wide and broad wine, but with some freshness to it.'
Miguel Crunia, Fìon.

£13.56 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

A refreshing glass of Picpoul that speaks of Mediterranean lemons, bergamot and roasting herb notes, leading to a palate that’s saline, textural and with representative sapidity. This would be a good pairing for a sole meunière.'
Miguel Crunia, Fìon.

£11.25 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'Intense and pungent, with a spicy, herbal character and notes of blackcurrant. This is well balanced and easy to drink, with round tannins.'
Diana Rollan, D&D London.

'Notes of green bell pepper, violets and a hint of unripe cherry, with grippy tannins.'
Elizabeth Mellish, Gleneagles Townhouse.

£11.30 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'Fresh and juicy, with bright fruit flavours of cherry and raspberry, with violet tones and bright acidity balancing out the tannins.'
Elizabeth Mellish, Gleneagles Townhouse.

'A fruity style, with notes of blackberry, cherry and blackcurrant, and sweet spices too. Perfect for barbecued food.'
Diana Rollan, D&D London.

£10.27 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'Opulent and concentrated, perfumed with notes of violets, cherry, liquorice, vanilla and cigar. Ripe, silky tannins and a savoury, herbal finish.'
Diana Rollan, D&D London.

'Bold but fresh, with lovely juicy fruit and an earthy undertone.'
Elizabeth Mellish, Gleneagles Townhouse.

£39.00 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'Delicate fruit aromas, leading to a lively palate with dominant secondary characteristics, and a lingering finish with toast and creaminess.'
Josie Phillips, consultant sommelier.

'With an explosive, buttery palate, this is a fuller-bodied white wine with undertones of fruit.'
Elizabeth Mellish, Gleneagles Townhouse.

£23.84 Size: 75cl Bibendum

A perfumed nose full of sweet spice, violets and brambles, leading to a spiced mouthfeel that’s voluptuous, with an iron note too.'
Miguel Crunia, Fìon.

'Meaty, with sweet spice and plenty of black fruit, this is big and opulent, with concentrated tannins, and a smoky character that’s craving meat.'
Diana Rollan, D&D London.

£13.06 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'Green apple and white blossoms on the nose, and a refreshing palate with a mineral finish.'
Biagio Castaldo, Maison Estelle.

'Aromatic, with fresh lemon, as well as herbaceous and floral notes, and a mineral finish.'
Davide Santeramo, The Ritz.

£8.55 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'Concentrated fruit, including cassis, blackberries and plums, with an austere feel, as well as high tannins and spice, maybe calling for aeration, and definitely food – something like oxtail stew.'
Miguel Crunia, Fìon.

'Dark fruit and meaty, leather notes, as well as some earthiness.'
Josie Phillips, consultant sommelier.

£18.14 Size: 75cl Bibendum

Lots of appealing dark fruit and spice on the nose, with some plushness but an otherwise linear palate. Good value for money.'
Josie Phillips, consultant sommelier.

'Forest and wild red fruits, with spice and a bitter citrus character. A powerful wine with a refreshing ferrous side to it – a match for wild boar ragù.'
Miguel Crunia, Fìon.

£10.32 Size: 75cl LWC Drinks

'Great concentration of fruit, including pomegranate, blood oranges and cherries, with a good savouriness to it. Notes of mountain herbs, violets, fern, and a seductive spicy character of Sichuan pepper and clove. Powerful and concentrated on the palate, and spicy, with a lingering mineral feeling.'
Miguel Crunia, Fìon.

£37.66 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'A big, spicy style with notes of pepper, leather, cedar and black tea, this is concentrated and opulent on the palate, with ripe tannins, well-balanced oak, lively acidity and plenty of dark fruit and sweet spices on the finish.'
Diana Rollan, D&D London.

'Deep concentration and character, with high tannins that are asking for a juicy steak.'
Miguel Crunia, Fìon.

£15.29 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Intense, with blackberry, morello cherry and plum, as well as sweet spices and dried herbs. A big and bold wine with pronounced, ripe tannins, notes of menthol and a herbal finish.'
Diana Rollan, D&D London.

'Fresh and fruity, with lots of raspberry and cherry flavours. Lighter bodied compared to the aromas, but still maintaining some weight and texture.'
Elizabeth Mellish, Gleneagles Townhouse.

£19.68 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

'Intense and opulent, with plenty of spices, herbal notes and blackberries, as well as round, ripe tannins and balanced acidity. A textured palate with good tension and a smoky finish.'
Diana Rollan, D&D London.

'A distinct herbal, menthol note on the nose, with some grippiness on the palate, as well as ripe, tart fruit.'
Josie Phillips, consultant sommelier.

£25.24 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Tree fruit and white blossom notes, with reasonable acidity, and balanced overall, with some texture too.'
Josie Phillips, consultant sommelier.

'With green plum, citrus zest and a touch of pear, this is vibrant, lively, fruity and easy to drink. Perfect by the glass.'
Diana Rollan, D&D London.

£12.15 Size: 75cl Bibendum

A vibrant, fruity and easy drinking style, with notes of beeswax, apricots, mandarin and a touch of jasmine.'
Diana Rollan, D&D London.

'Aromatic and approachable, with generous fruit – a good by-the-glass option for Sauvignon Blanc drinkers looking for something slightly different.'
Josie Phillips, consultant sommelier.

£15.95 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'Fresh and juicy, with lots of red fruit flavours such as strawberry and raspberry, with floral hints of rose.'
Elizabeth Mellish, Gleneagles Townhouse.

'Fruity and floral style, with notes of violets and plums. This is big and bold, with pronounced tannins, vibrant acidity and a fruity, herbal finish.'
Diana Rollan, D&D London.

£11.04 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines