Rising Stars
Anthony Rose presents his guide to the perfect French wines for every occasion – bring your own corkscrew
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference. 1. SHELLFISH HEAVEN
2003 Picpoul de Pinet Coteaux du Languedoc, Domaine Félines Jourdan, £5.95-£6.75, Berry Bros & Rudd, London SW1, Bennetts, Chipping Campden. This richly fruity yet zesty Mediterranean dry white is made for seafood.
2. WEEKEND WIND DOWN
2002 dA Chardonnay, Domaine Astruc, £6.96, Asda. This stylish Chardonnay combines rich and buttery flavours with white Burgundy-style finesse.
3. GIRLS NIGHT IN
2002 Blason de Bourgogne Saint-Véran, £7.99, Waitrose. Blason de Bourgogne, a new-wave brand from Burgundy, delivers quality at an affordable price, as this delicate, characterful Pouilly-Fuissé tastealike demonstrates aptly.
4. LADIES WHO LUNCH
2003 Sancerre,Roger Neveu et Fils, Clos des Bouffants, £9.49, Majestic. Excelling in the warm 2003 vintage, this is a ripe, grassy-nettle Sauvignon.
5. IMPRESS THE BOSS
2002 Pouilly Fuissé Clos Varambon, Château des Rontets, £16.99, Waitrose. All the stops have been pulled out for this classy, ageworthy Pouilly-Fuissé, whose nutty complexity and nervy acidity make this an impressive white Burgundy.
6. SUMMER LOVING
2003 Domaine de Pellehaut Rosé, Vin de Pays des Cÿtes de Gascogne, £4.99, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose. Mouth-watering, crisp rhubarb and redcurrant fruitiness give a summer feel to this refreshing rosé.
7. VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY
2000 Château de Caunettes, Cabardÿs, Vignobles Lorgeril, £6.99, Unwins, The Wine Society. This stylish red from the Languedoc combines claretlike style with robust Mediterranean fruitiness.
8. JUICY FRUIT
2003 Domaine de la Grosse Pierre Chiroubles, £8.85, Haynes Hanson & Clark, London SW1. Beaujolais’ gamay grape doesn’t come much purer than this juicy, plum and cherryish quaffer.
9. COSY NIGHT IN
2001 Domaine de la Guintrandy Visan, Cuvée Louise-Amélie, Cÿtes du Rhÿne, £10.95, Great Western Wine, Bath. A perfumed, warming Rhÿne red, whose bright raspberry fruit is infused with liquorice-style spice and pepper flavours.
10. FINE DINING
1998 Château Vrai Canon Bouché, Canon-Fronsac, £12.95, Mayfair Cellars, London. A fine, new-wave red Bordeaux, whose veneer of vanilla oak enhances the opulent, fruity blackcurrant flavours of this reliable Saint-Emilion tastealike.
11. PARTY OFFERINGS
2002 Volnay, Domaine Carré-Courbin, £18, Berry Bros & Rudd. Heavenly scents and pure, intensely raspberryreminiscent pinot noir fruitiness make this a thrilling, silk-textured and supremely ageworthy red Burgundy. A present that all will be happy to receive.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments