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(2026) The well-established estate of Château d’Estoublon makes this pale pink wine mostly from Grenache grown in the Coteaux Varoix en Provence, along with smaller percentages of Syrah, Cinsault and Rolle (Vermentino). It spends several weeks on the lees in concrete tanks after fermentation. Prety and fruity aromas of watercolour paint and cherry speak of the cold ferment, while the palate has an elegant appeal. There's a trace of sweetness, but swept up in juicy and nicely tart acidity, a light chalkiness to the texture adding to the appeal.

(2026) An organic certified Spanish pink, this blends Tempranillo, Garnacha and Syrah, and does not see malolactic fermentation to preserve its bright acidity. It is fashionably pale, and has delicate watermelon and gently peachy aromas. On the palate there's great refreshment value - even a hint of spritz in my newly opened bottle - certainly a wine with sherbetty brightness, a hint of sweetness, and the acid maybe just feeling a touch too bright if being hyper-critical. £8 Clubcard price at time of review.

(2026) A non-vintage, Vin de France rosé in the (you guessed it) very pale Provence style, the blend is unstated (probably lots of Grenache) and it comes from 'mostly' southern French vineyards. At £6.50, and with a 25% off six Clubcard offer at time of review, I guess you know what you are in for, and to be fair, it's what you get: a fairly muted wine of soft, pulpy red fruits a very slightly artificial feel to the sweetness and acid balance, but with 11% alcohol it might do a job on a garden party of picnic.

(2026) Spring and early summer is definitely peak Muscadet season. These crisp and usually low-ish alcohol whites (this one is only 11% abv) suit the season's asparagus, pea-shoots and leafy herbs so well. This comes from Calvet, a large operation originally based in Bordeaux but now making wine across France. The grape is Melon de Bourgogne from the Western Loire Valley's schist, granite soils, and the aromas are of lemon, green herbs and just hints of Ogen melon, maybe even a suggestion of something more tropical. Time on the lees has given texture in the mouth, and despite the lowly alcohol plenty of fruity ripeness, juicy apple running into citrus sprinkled with a touch of salt. Watch the video for more information.

(2026) A wine fermented in neutral 500-litre barrels and aged in a combination of those and concrete tanks. From high altitude vineyards in the Uco Valley, it is an intense Chardonnay, but wears the oak lightly with just an oatmeally sheen over its concentrated green apple. On the palate such an energising core of citrus and salts drives the wine. A textured wine, with just the merest suggestion of buttery Brazil nut, but really is all about citrus focus and acid drive.

(2026) Some might wonder if there is any point in reviewing this wine, or indeed, making it my Wine of the Week. So ubiquitous is Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon that it would be more of a challenge to find a multiple retailer who does not stock it, than one who does. That also means fierce competition on pricing and though the headline here might be £10.50, it is easy to find for £8.00 or so on a deal - and there will almost always be one. Though ownership of Villa Maria has changed, the style here delivers what fans expect with lots of tropical and pea-shoot notes, gooseberry and elderflower all quite vivacious, though the wine is perhaps a touch more breezy and light than in the past. Solidly done Marlborough Sauvignon for fans of the style. Watch the video for more information.

(2025) A cheerful, tank method French fizz composed of 33% Cinsault, 27% Grenache, 27% Syrah and 13% Carignan it is at the upper end of Brut with 12g/l of residual sugar. Fresh strawberry and floral aromas have a little creaminess. The palate is certainly sweet and easy-drinking. A party fizz for festive frolics.

(2025) Apparently there's 10% Shiraz and 5% Petit Verdot joining the Cabernet in this blend, winner of a silver medal in the Decanter Awards no less. It doesn't hit those heights for me, but neverthless for an inexpensive wine it does a decent job. There's a dusty mocha and vanilla character that sits over blackcurrant fruit, then the palate shows a deal of juicy bramble and blackberry, soft tannins and a good balancing acidity. A hint of sweetness in the finish.

(2025) Ripe, subtly creamy and well balanced, this is a more than acceptable Chardonnay that majors on peach and melon fruit with a nicely crisp finish thanks to apple core and lemon acidity that tensions the wine. Really quite elegant for this price point.

(2025) This is a Shiraz brimming with cherry and ripe black fruits, certainly fruit-driven with a little floral and peppery lift to the aromas. It is light and juicy on the palate, surely a little oak influence, and while the finish is just a touch tart with noticeable acidity with a casserole or chilli con carne it will hit the spot nicely at its price.