family-owned since 1856 and still rooted in the Maipo Valley
which is superior to many other producers’ Amarone
Hartenberg’s 2023 The Eleanor Chardonnay is one of those Cape whites that makes a very persuasive case for serious Stellenbosch Chardonnay
or a sunset toast on the terrace
For when: roast chicken is on the table and the evening deserves something a little finer
2023 Puligny-Montrachet, Ropiteau Frères Riedel Sets family-owned since 1856 and stillRopiteau Frres has been a standard bearer in Meursault and Cte de Beaune since 1848, when Jean Ropiteau capitalised on the new railway to promote Burgundy wines across France. Over generations, the house has collected prime parcels, including key holdings within PulignyMontrachet, becoming recognised for its expressive, terroir driven whites. The 2023 PulignyMontrachet presents a bright, citrus forward bouquet of lemon and sesame blossom, layered with