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"If you have ever eaten a plate of fruits de Mer at a Rick Stein restaurant you might have been tempted by the crisp own-label sauvignon blanc from Château Bauduc in Bordeaux. "we started with it over 20 years ago and still love it. It’s the perfect fish and shellfish wine for our restaurants" says Rick’s son Charlie who looks after the wine for the Stein empire."

"This is one of the best Côtes du Rhône reds I have ever tasted full-flavoured with an elegance and purity that belies its humble appellation. Located in the relatively unknown Laudun district, it is made predominantly from the Grenache grape with a small amount of Syrah and Mourvèdre, which are also used in Châteauneuf-du-Pape; its grander and more expensive neighbour. The 2015 vintage is one of the most successful in the entire Rhône Valley and while it is in perfect form now, will certainly continue to improve for a few more years."

"...I had it marked down for at least twice the price, so classic and sophisticated is it. With intense, ripe, fresh and bitter cherries in the mouth and sweet and savoury spice, its finish goes on and on. It's a cast-iron belter at a derisory price."

"The 2018 Domaine du Bicheron, Mâcon-Péronne, FromVineyardsDirect's bestselling white, is corking value old vine white burgundy brimming with fresh apple and quince notes and just a tease of citrus and honey."

"Terrific Touraine Sauvignon, all smoky, minerally, greengage fruit and glorious greenery-yallery peashoot pizzazz that makes it the sort of summery thirst-quencher everyone needs in their wine rack, at an infinitely more appetising price than Sancerre."