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Classic and elegant wine made by Provence rosé pioneer Régine Sumeire, at her estate Château La Tour de l'Evêque.

This may well be the sweet spot of the estate. Spätlesen have the great advantage of being versatile enough to pair with food or serve on their own, before or after a meal. And the Doctor vineyard is, of course, the pinnacle of the Thanisch holdings. Classic aromas of apricot and peach lead seamlessly into pliant, intense flavours of lime zest and imposing slaty minerality.

100% Nerello Mascalese, sited at 650m altitude. Andrea tells us that this is Etna’s most sought-after contrada, recognised for its plush style. The 2017 has good colour, and reveals a heady nose combining fruit, flowers, meaty notes and salted minerals. The palate is plump and richlytextured, the tannins fruit-coated and fine. There is an abundance of fruit, complemented by strong espresso coffee notes, finishing with layers of fruit and dark chocolate - very fine in 2017. Wine Spectator’s Insider Weekly – 94 Points

The wine exudes exotic and tropical fruits and continues with citrus. The nose has enticing aromas of white flowers and fragrant trees. A touch of spice and dried nuts on the finish add some volume to the softness and delicacy. The salinity of the terroir is very subtle. Really good wine in 2020. The Savagnin is Jura’s signature grape, and also the Domaine’s calling card. Many styles of Savagnin exist. This cuvee, Ouillé (also called Naturé) seeks to protect aromatic freshness by contrast with the oxidative style of Vin Jaune or Savagnin aged under flor (sous-voile). The energy and vivacity are so refreshing and enticing. This wine should be in your cellar.

Crunchy green apple and pear notes with touches of elderflower and minerality. It is quite racy compared to the more opulent 2018 vintage. Long and tensile finish. It will require some time to open fully but will reward you for a long time to come. Definitely reminiscent of certain grands crus Chablis or Burgundy.

Inky-dark in the glass, this is described by Juan Carlos as having a ‘Mediterranean’ personality. It lies directly opposite Valdeginés but benefits from the afternoon sun, making for a more forthright, muscular style. The nose has a certain meatiness and a herbal accent – thyme, and liquorice. The palate is mouth-filling and impressively potent, with powerful, yet marvellously fruit-coated tannins. As always, this needs bottle age, but will repay it handsomely.

Deep ruby in colour, this set the stage with warm, toasted fruitcake on the nose, iodine and vanilla ream. T he palate curves on dark fruit, chocolate cherry liqueur and delicate citrus. There is something vaguely reminiscent of black forest gateau here, a warmth and layered complexity. The finish is long but in these early stages somewhat marked by oak. This will become better integrated over time as there is an abundance of fruit which will devour any overt oak character. The finish is generous and long