Henri Giraud’s Grand Crus from Aÿ: The Champagne of Kings
With roots in the Grand Cru village of Aÿ and the oak forest of Argonne since 1625, Henri Giraud is the oldest family-owned Champagne house in existence. Their wines are some of the rarest and most sought after on the planet. Their luxury MV 20 Fut de Chêne...
Jaw-dropping David & Nadia 2025
These are some of the finest white wines we have tasted this year. David and Nadia are not only masters of Chenin but also of their beloved Swartland region, and it’s impossible to overstate the outstanding quality of their 2025s. A step up from any previous release,...
Superb Tuscans from Querciabella
In the mood for ‘gorgeous, screaming value, tremendous quality and classy, polished wines’ (Vinous)? Then look no further than these delicious reds from one of Tuscany's elite producers, Querciabella. The legendary Camartina is a blend of Cabernet...
Sadie Family Columella and Palladius: The apex of fine wine in South Africa
The Swartland is the largest fine wine district in the world, according to Eben Sadie, covering almost 990 000 ha. Eben’s ambition for these two signature wines is to communicate the soul of this vast terroir. An epiphany whilst blending the 2010 Columella prompted...
Mvemve Raats: South Africa’s greatest wines
The MR de Compostella 2023 is a wine of seamless complexity and power. It stands shoulder to shoulder with the world's finest Bordeaux blends and represents the pinnacle of what Stellenbosch can produce. After last week's successful tastings in Cape Town and...
Cahors – Malbec’s historic and spiritual home
The perfect winter warmer has arrived. Château de Chambert's Grand Vin 2017 is from an estate with over a millennium of history in Cahors, the famed home of Malbec in south-west France. Compared to Argentinian Malbecs, French Malbec is denser and darker, with a...
Exclusive: Château Beauséjour – Saint-Émilion at its finest
Exclusive to Brice & Burnett, we’re delighted to bring you a special selection of wines from Château Beauséjour – a Premier Grand Cru Classé B in Saint-Émilion famed for its terroir and panoramic beauty. In the vast ocean of wines that make up Bordeaux, Beauséjour...
Torre de Oña and their show-stopping modern Riojas
Torre de Oña is among the most exciting projects coming out of Rioja Alavesa – a sub-region that’s ‘home of some of Spain’s most creative winemakers’ (Decanter). Their flagship red, Finca Martelo Reserva, is only released in exceptional years and the...
96pt Keet First Verse 2022: ‘A wine of impeccable balance’ (CE)
When you think of the greatest wines coming out of Stellenbosch today, Keet First Verse has to be among them. Few producers devote themselves to a single wine, but this is Chris Keet’s pursuit of perfection. The 2022 offers pure hedonistic enjoyment. With 96 points...
Laroque 2025 – ‘One of the best’ (Neal Martin)
Laroque has done it again. The 2025 showcases the class of their terroir and confirms Laroque’s standing as one of the finest wines from Saint-Émilion. ‘A gorgeous, super-elegant wine’, writes Antonio Galloni. We’ve tasted the wine from barrel on a couple of...
