Pouilly Fuissé, ‘Vieilles Vignes’, Domaine Auvigue 2009
Domaine Auvigue is located in the village of Charnay-lès-Mâcon, south of the Côte d’Or and north of Beaujolais in the verdant area known as Mâcon. Brothers Jean-Pierre and Michel Auvigue,who run the estate, are considered to be among the best winemakers in the region. They are specialists in white wine and Pouilly Fuissé, as were their father and grandfather before them. (Chardonnay).
- Chardonnay

Corton-Charlemagne, Grand Cru, Côte de Beaune, Vincent Girardin 2006
Tracing his roots in the region back to the 17th century, Vincent Girardin was born in Santenay and started modestly with two hectares in 1982. Having since inherited his father's vineyards he has gone from strength to strength, even making it into the Wine Spectator's top 100. This Corton reminds us why so many people fell in love with Chardonnay and why Burgundians still make the best examples. A very good year in Burgundy and drinking well now but will improve. (Chardonnay)..
- Chardonnay

Château Talbot, Cru Classé, St Julien, 2006
Allegedly named after the general who lost Aquitaine to the French, maybe because he went into battle having sworn not to bear arms against them. Talbot is now run by the daughters of the formidable Jean Cordier. (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot).
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Château Batailley, 5me Cru Classé, Pauillac, 2005
The vineyards of Batailley today comprise about 57 hectares and are positioned a few kilometers inland, largely to the west of the Pauillac. Batailley is the larger sibling of neighboring Haut-Batailley, the two estates having split in 1942. (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc)..
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc

Château Pontet-Canet, Cru Classé, Pauillac, 2007
For four generations the Tesseron family have tended this vineyard which now boasts a balance of respect for tradition and science. Of the 2001 vintage many great things have been said. James Suckling in Wine Spectator rated it simply as “the best Pontet-Canet ever”. The 2001 is drinking well from 2007.
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc

Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine du Grand Tinel, 2009
Châteauneuf-du-Papeis firmly entwined with history, dating back to 1308. Viticulture of the area had been initiated and maintained by the Bishops of Avignon, largely for local consumption. The village and three other surrounding communes produce wine. Domaine du Grand Tinel is now run by two old and well known families, Jeune and Establet, who can trace their ancestors back to the 14th century.

Nuits St Georges, 1er Cru la Richemone, Domaine Alain Michelot, 2007
After the untimely death of his father in 1966, the young Alain Michelot inherited the estate and has tended his vines with immaculate and loving care ever since. The domaine owns approximately 20 acres of vineyards and the majority are on the slopes overlooking his home town of Nuits St Georges. (Pinot Noir).