Ripe, textural and summery, they seem to have bottled early December. All those delicious afternoons that come with cantaloupe, stone fruit and an enriched freshness. A brilliant gift for the Gris-Chardonnay lovers in your life.

Domaine La Florane A Fleur Blanc White Blend 2023

Gorgeously slurpy and earthy, and full of concentrated savoury edges and punchy flavours. These are the wines that inspire a period where only French wines are good enough. You might even book some flights.

Domaine La Florane Côtes du Rhône Grenache 2022

An annual favourite. If you’re reading this pick up the bottle before someone else does. Amazing with the special steaks you buy occasionally, It’s a bottle that impresses. Especially for the money. Think salted plum, fanning pepper and fine tannins, all floating down from the sky like some divine gift.

Domaine Les Genestas Cave D Estezargues Côtes du Rhône 2023

10 days in carbonic for just a little poppy mouthfeel. You’ll love all the deliciously juicy flow that seems coiled in a bendy twig of herbs. Chouette is Parisian for cool – seems relevant with Romain.

Romain Le Bars Nouveau Nez Grenache Cinsault 2023 NFD

One of our most reliably loved, southern Rhône producers. Each bottle makes dinner a little more chic and adds some earthy spice and a juicy handful of cranberries, blood plums, cherries, and blue fruits. It’s bold in flavour but kept sensible with tannin.