week beginning 07/01/2013

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Mail on Sunday - Olly Smith

Chateau Laroque 2008 Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classe. Ł26.99 Waitrose

Epic vino. Earthy and truffly complexity with mellow spice

Heritage de Pierre Lurton 2009. Ł10.99 M&S

Sexy, balanced and beautiful red with a hint of Christmas spice

Christian Moueix 2009, Ł7.95 The Wine Society

Well structured red with a dark chocolate tang to the finish

Bordeaux Blanc 2011. Ł4.19 Aldi

This is a lemony white with and appetising simplicity

Carmagnole Prestige Caramany 2011. Ł9.99 M&S

Glorious trilogy of spice, structure and mellow fruit

the Independent - Anthony Rose

2009 Domaine de la Chanade Galien Gaillac Rouge. Ł7.49 M&S

liquorice aromas with cherry fruitiness topped off with a rustic freshness

2010 McManis Family Vineyards Viogner, California. Ł10.99, Waitrose

honeysuckle and apricot fruit; richness is leavened by refreshing acidity

2010 Shaw and Smith Adelaide Hills Shiraz. Ł22.25, Cambridge Wine

Elegant Aussie cool-climate shiraz with spicy undertones

the Observer - David Williams

Accademia dei Racemi Anarkos, IGT Puglia (Ł8.95, The Tasting Room)

quirky but accessible red; supple, aromatic and cherry-filled

Domaine Les Quatres Pilas Blanc, Languedoc 2011 (Ł8.99, Laithwaites)

very handy, versatile white; pretty, in a white-flowers-and-peaches way

Dom. des Coteaux des Travers Réserve, Rasteau 2009 (Ł13.65, vineyardsdirect.com)

typically robust and spicy red; with a surprising silkiness, elegance even

The Guardian - Fiona Beckett

Jacob's Creek Trilogy Sparkline Wine (Ł9.99 Majestic, Ł12.99 Ocado; 12% abv)

a rich, toasty blend of the classic champagne varieties

Sainsbury's Blanc de Noirs/Blanc de Blancs (Ł18 and Ł14.99 respectively; 12% abv)

has the edge with its ultra-reliable

Tesco's Finest Vintage 2005 (Ł21.99; 12.5% abv)

is a cracking deal

Bollinger (Ł30 Nickolls and Perks)

cheaper than the Ł41.99 charged by most of the multiples

Asda Extra Special Vintage Cava (11.5% abv; Ł5 a bottle on "rollback")

surprisingly decent; inexpensive party fizz

The Scotsman - Brian Elliott

2011 Chablis France, 12.5 per cent. Ł7.69, Lidl

Delightful chablis at an astonishing price; flintiness; fresh orange and lemon

2006 Baron Amarillo Rioja Reserva, 13.5 per cent. Ł5.99, Aldi

cherry and bramble fruit; minty and spice finish; vanilla

the Telegraph - Susy Atkins

Essensia Orange Muscat 2010, Andrew Quady, California (Majestic, Ł9.99 until 4 Feb)

orange and tangerine zest, plenty of sugar and incisive acidity

Asda Wine Selection Asti NV, Italy (Ł5.08)

delectable, as if fresh grapes and kiwis had been sprinkled with icing sugar

Chateau Gaudrelle Reserve Speciale Vouvray 2010 (selected Waitrose, Ł8.99)

Succulent apples and pears, walnut and a drizzle of honey; medium-sweet

the Telegraph - Victoria Moore

San Leo Brut Prosecco NV Italy (12%; Waitrose, Ł6.66 until Jan 2)

Crunchy and herbaceous

Finest* Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Italy (11%; Tesco, Ł50.94 per case)

Feather-light prosecco, with a gentle taste of pear skin

Villa Cialdini Lambrusco Rosso 2011 Italy (11%; Real Wine Company, Ł8.99)

a red that sparkles but it's also dry and reminiscent of sour cherries

JS Blanc de Blancs Brut NV Champagne (12%; Sainsbury’s Ł14.98 until Jan 1)

All-chardonnay champagne made for by Duval Leroy. Very good

Real Wine Company Marc Chauvet Brut Tradition Champagne NV (12%; Ł19.99)

Warm in style, nicely biscuity, with personality

Sainsbury’s Brut Rose Champagne NV (12%; Sainsbury’s, Ł19.99)

Delicate pink fizz made, like the blanc de blancs, by Duval Leroy

Les Pionniers Vintage Champagne 2004 France (12.5%; Ł22.99 until Jan 1, Co-op)

Made by Regis Camus at Heidsieck this is a real in-the-know buy

Barnaut Blanc de Noirs Brut Grand Cru Bouzy (12.5%; Lea & Sandeman, Ł24.95)

Very alert, with a spicy, big-boned warmth

Bollinger Grande Annee 2004 (12.5%; around Ł70, Berry Bros, Waitrose, Majestic)

with the added complexity and dimension of this superb vintage

Larmandier-Bernier Terre de Vertus Non Dose 1er Cru NV (12.5%; Lea & Sandeman, Ł36.95)

Very dry and very invigorating. An extreme grower champagne

Bollinger Rose NV Champagne, France (12%: Berry Bros, Ł52.20)

Better than pink LP and better than pink Veuve; masterful

Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2002 (12%: Ł120 Berry Bros; Bordeaux Index)

Understated but highly sophisticated – this will improve

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