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The cuvée Cours de Récré from domaine François Villard is a superb white Crozes-hermitage. This wine develops lemony notes on the nose; on the palate its citrus and exotic fruit aromas will whet your taste buds. Finishes on honey and apricot!

Certitude from domaine François Villlard is a very pretty Crozes-Hermitage from the plot in the commune of Mercurol in northern Drôme. This wine develops on the nose with notes of intense red fruits; on the palate, the wine is supple, greedy, on red fruits associated with a spicy touch.

The Closiers cuvée from Domaine des Closiers is fresh and elegant in this successful 2021 vintage: a gourmet and supple Loire wine, easy to marry, to drink over 5 to 7 years.

Poivre et Sol du Domaine François Villard is a superb Saint-Joseph, powerful and racy; it develops on notes of forest fruits, pepper and raisins. Drink with decanting or cellar for 5-8 years.

UNU from Domaine Vaccelli is a supple, gourmet red that's easy to match and beautifully balanced!

Chateau Lilian-Ladouys is a superb Saint-Estèphe, with a beautiful gourmand character. It reveals a greedy, crisp structure made of ripe tannins, but also a very refined woodiness that blends perfectly into an explosion of fruity flavors on the palate. Fresh and elegant in this vintage, this Saint-Estèphe is worthy of the appellation's greatest references. The château has just begun its organic conversion in 2020.

The Saint-Peray Version du domaine François Villard is made predominantly from marsanne. This Rhone Valley wine has that extra touch of vivacity that makes this cuvée so charming, even in hot years. A lovely gastronomic wine that awaits baked fish, for example.

Chateau Lilian-Ladouys is a superb Saint-Estèphe, with a beautiful gourmand character. It reveals a greedy, crisp structure made of ripe tannins, but also a very refined woodiness that blends perfectly into an explosion of fruity flavors on the palate. Ambitious and highly successful in this vintage, this Saint-Estèphe is worthy of the appellation's greatest references. The château has just begun its organic conversion in 2020.

The Cuvée Rémus from Domaine de la Taille aux Loups has a lovely nose of white-fleshed fruit (peach, apricot) and flowers (acacia). The chenin in this organic Montlouis is taut, lively and elegant on the palate. Yellow fruits such as mirabelle plum are present, with a lovely greediness. Long finish for this magnificent cuvée Remus de la taille aux loups. Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2022 : 90/100

This Château Mangot 2019 has a demonstrative, gourmand nose on black fruit notes just accompanied by a touch of breeding. The palate is round and greedy, resting on a beautiful substance and fine tannins.

Gorgeous Irancy from Maison de la Chapelle: an expressive pinot noir, with elegant notes of red berries. The palate is silky, greedy and long. A superb discovery.

Version longue du domaine François Villard is a sublime Saint Peray aged 18 months in casks. This gourmet wine develops aromas of flowers and yellow fruit, supported by toasty notes. Good cellaring potential

The Saint-Joseph Mairlant du domaine François Villard is supple and gourmand, with a lovely backbone. Approachable when young, it can be drunk over 5 to 7 years Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2021 : 91/100

Symbiose de Hubert Lignier is a cuvée made from a blend of several parcels located in the commune of Morey-Saint-Denis, highlighting the diverse terroir of the Côte de Nuits. Symbiose develops intense notes of ripe red fruit, flowers and spices. On the palate, this magnificent red Burgundy is silky, with good acidity and a long, elegant finish.

The Saint-Joseph reflet du domaine François Villard possesses lovely substance and concentration. This Rhone Valley wine is elegant, developing notes of white pepper, raspberry, cedar and spices. To be enjoyed over 10 years! Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2021 : 94/100

Empreinte de Terroir by Champagne Collet is a champagne with a distinctive identity. The nose develops notes of stone fruit and spicy citrus. On the palate, there's a velvety feel to the fine bubbles, and a mineral finish. It will be perfect as an aperitif or with fish.

Terre d'émotion blanc de blancs from Champagne Charpentier is a straightforward, mineral and airy champagne made from 100% chardonnay. An ideal bottle for the aperitif!

Champagne Moussé's Eugène cuvée is a perpetual made with reserve wines dating from 2003 to 2020 and topped up each year with 50% of the new harvest. A complex, gourmet Champagne

The Gallet blanc du domaine François Villard is a superb Côte Rotie in a fine 2022 vintage. This wine develops aromas of red fruits, violets and pepper typical of Syrah. A great wine, a must for any Rhône Valley connoisseur. François Villard confirms that he is undoubtedly one of the most talented winemakers of his generation. Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2021 : 95/100