Wine

Fully mature, classical Burgundy

Get ready for summer with this bargain of a white Burgundy, says Matthew Jukes.

Wine of the week: a brilliant but inexpensive Aussie red

Don’t be fooled by the bargain-basement price of this Aussie red, says Matthew Jukes. This is an important wine.

The year’s best-value Champagne

NV Chartogne-Taillet Champagne, France

One of the most enchanting and silky-smooth Champagnes imaginable.

Festive tipples

2010 Crozes Hermitage, France

Matthew Jukes tips four bottles for the Christmas table.

A top-flight Grapillon d’Or

2010 Gigondas, Domaine du Grapillon d'Or, France

This suave Gigondas is an excellent winter wine, says Matthew Jukes.

Three stunning wines from Fortnum’s

2008 Fortum's Riesling Grand Cru Pfersigberg, France

Matthew Jukes samples three of Fortnum and Mason’s finest wines.

A suave and dashing Pomerol

2010 Fleur de Clinet, Pomerol, France

This Bordeaux is a model of Right Bank purity, says Matthew Jukes.

Californian exuberance; French flair

2009 World's End, California

A Californian treat from Bordeaux winemaker Jonathan Maltus.

A thrilling Kiwi pinot

2010 Ballochdale, New Zealand

Snap up this haunting Kiwi red for under twenty quid, says Matthew Jukes.

An epic, earthy syrah

2010 Mullineux, Swartland, RSA

One of the most invigorating reds of the year, says Matthew Jukes.