Author Archives: HH&C

Sleek and refreshing as frozen berries, this fragrant ace from Italy is liquid finesse. Magical! in , 11th Apr 2021

The finest of the new season 2020 rosés, Pique Roque is a scintillating wine with hints of pomegranate and watermelon over a sleek, mouth-watering, dry chassis. This elite Provençal creation is the consummate allrounder with every dish on your picnic blanket! in , 13th Mar 2021

I am a massive fan of posh Beaujolais and this wine is a perfect example. Stunningly well-made, brimming with plummy, ripe, fragrant fruit and seamless on the palate with no trace of tannin or astringency. In short, it is the perfect all-rounder red wine for all recipes including the epic Pasta croquettes. in , 13th […]

In Burgundy’s Janus-like 2017 vintage, this wine has the requisite substance, structure and balance for the long haul. This was the first year the domaine was almost fully biodynamic, and that perhaps explains the wine’s brilliance. Immediately expressive, this grabs your attention. Aromas leap from the glass. On the palate, it combines firm mineral qualities […]

A biodynamically-farmed, pin-sharp, pristine Chardonnay hides behind the cartoon label and it is absolutely enchanting! Delicate, haunting, packed with vitality and verve and only tipping the scales at 12% alcohol this is a rare beauty and it even manages to hide a whisper of oak in its core, too. This is effortlessly classy winemaking from […]

I tasted this immediately after the F & D Clair Puligny Garenne and this withstood the comparison well. There is certainly acidity evident but some very pure, finely etched, quite delicate fruit on the lime and blossom spectrum that is far from painfully tart and has good impact on the palate – and is recognisably […]

35% of the Pinot Noir from above St-Aubin, 65% from near Les Maranges to the south of Santenay. Small berries with thick skins are the norm, with half the plantings being old vines. Transparent crimson. Some zesty acidity is hinted at on the nose, suggesting this is not the ripest nor sweetest cuvee but on […]

Domaine Gayda Viognier Pays d’Oc 2019 … could be Viognier’s calling card. “It’s a blend of different vineyards and different levels of ripeness,” says Vincent Chansault, its creator, explaining its complexity. There’s beguiling orange blossom on the nose leading into ripe apricot, squidgy peach and mango, beautifully balanced by juicy lemon acidity. Viognier is very […]

Amos is a terroir-focused blend from vineyards at 600m-900m. Non-aromatic varieties – mostly Pinot Bianco, with Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio – emphasise the mineral, fresh, mountain characters. The altitude allows for later picking, adding richness. Kurtatsch president Andreas Kofler suggests pairing it with seafood pasta or grilled shellfish. Drinking Window 2021 – 2024 in Decanter […]

Textbook Viognier character from innovative Languedoc producer Gayda – unusual in a basic varietal range. Apricot, peach, a touch of mango muskiness, perfumed and balanced with a surprisingly long finish. Well priced and widely available. Just the wine you need with a Friday night korma. in Decanter Magazine, Feb 2021