France Archives - Page 6 of 6

May 19, 2016 Top Tips Peter Richards MW Sticky Fingers

Ridiculously good value sweet Rivesaltes

Parcé Frères Rivesaltes Vin Doux Naturel 1996, France, 16.5% (£14, The Wine Society) We served this wine blind to the 30 Master of Wine students who valiantly came to Winchester to practice for their tasting exams at our annual boot camp. While not everyone identified it correctly, most...

May 6, 2016 Top Tips Peter Richards MW Feeling Fruity

Bargain Aldi Burgundy

Jean Bouchard Hautes Cotes de Nuits red 2013, 12.5% (£9.99, Aldi online) The first duty of wine - whatever its colour - is to be refreshing. Gastronomic. Uplifting, if you like. Here's a red that does just that - and at a very fair, albeit not bargain...

February 10, 2016 Top Tips Mellow Yellow

Lush Loire White

La Taille aux Loups, Montlouis Remus Plus 2014, France (£21.50, Justerini & Brooks) A superb bottle of Chenin Blanc from a little-known region in a terrific recent vintage. If you’re looking for something impressive to grace your dinner table the next time you slow cook a slab...