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week beginning 21/05/2007
Why not print this page off as your shopping list?the Times - Jane MacQuitty
2006 Paul Mas Sauvignon Blanc, Waitrose £3.99 until June 3simple gentle, spicy, yet verdant, unoaked, stainless steel tank-aged
2005 Paul Mas Marselan, Waitrose, £3.99 until June 3heady, moscatel raisin-scented red
2006 Jurançon Sec, Clos Lapeyre, Caves de Pyrene £7.69vibrant citrus and apricot fruit; mouth-watering apéritif
Grolleau, Domaine Cousin-Leduc, Caves de Pyrene £9.14delivers so much gorgeous, sweet plum and cherry fruit
Aloxe-Corton, Domaine Maillard Majestic, £18.99fine, spicy, floral, gamey fruit pinot noir fans would pay much more for
2005 Condrieu, Les Vins de Vienne, Majestic, £19.99fabulous ripe, floral, white peach-licked 2005
the Sunday Times - Joanna Simon
2003 Sichel Sauternes, £8.99, 50cl MorrisonsFragrant honeysuckle and apricot flavours.
2003 Château Haut-Bergeron, Sauternes, £9.98, 37.5cl AsdaUnctuously rich, sweet and exotic.
2003/4 Château Bastor-Lamontagne, Sauternes, £25, WaitroseLusciously sweet fruit, beautifully balanced acidity
the Independent - Anthony Rose
2006 Pazo Serantellos, Rias Baixas, £4.74 (6 for £28.44), tesco.comMade for washing down seafood
2006 Saint Clair Pioneer Block 8 Sauvignon Blanc £9.99, select Co-oprich gooseberry fruit is balanced by a Pouilly Fumé-like restraint.
2002 Yalumba The Signature, £19.99 to £22.99, Nidderdale, N YoungMulberry and blackcurrant enhanced by opulent chocolatey notes
the Observer - Tim Atkin
2005 Clocktower Pinot Noir, Marlborough (£9.99, Marks & Spencer)rich, aromatic
2005 Villa Maria Cellar Selection Pinot Noir (£9.99, Sain, WRack, Threshsweeter, more sensual with its lovely oak and rich berry fruit
2005 Mount Difficulty Pinot Noir, Central Otago (£19.99, Waitrose)Further up the quality ladder; supple and deliciously fragrant
2004 Mount Edward Pinot Noir, Central Otago (£21, Jeroboams)surely as close as New Zealand gets to Pinot Noir Nirvana
the Telegraph - Jonathan Ray
2006 Picpoul de Pinet, St Martin (£7.12 Justerini & Brooks)chunky, lipsmacking white; a tangy, grapefruity freshness.
2005 Vin de Savoie 'Vieilles Vignes', Domaine de l'Idylle (£7.95, Yapp)light touch and a clean, appley finish. It's terrific with a tartiflette
2005 Morellino di Scansano, Lohsa (£7.99 for two or more, Majestic)cherry-soup scent and dark-chocolate-covered-almond flavours
2004 'Le Faîte', Côtes de St Mont (£13.99, Adnams)elegant balance of minerality, ripe fruit and zippy acidity
the Guardian - Victoria Moore
Casa Girelli Nosiola 2006. £5.99, M&Scoltish, bright, juicy, appley white with plenty of zip
Anthilia Donnafugata 2006, Sicily Majestic 2 @ £5.99Mellow and exotic; more candied peel and melon than clean citrus
Rocche Costamagna Arneis 2005, Langhe, £8.50, Lay & Wheelerclarity and freshness; beginnings of pear, peach and greengages
Contesa Pecorino 2006, £8.99, M&Snicely balanced wine with a sleek minerality and herbaceous feel
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