The 2014 Nuits St Georges Villages has a simple dark berry and bay leaf-scented bouquet that just needs a little more joie de vivre

with both depth and finesse

giving the wine an exclusive and well-polished expression

finishing very long and with plenty of attitude

the second week of March

Château La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc, Pessac-Leognan, 2016, 75cl 2-set The 2014 Nuits St GeorgesConditions were a little challenging for the Smillon this year, and the blend of the La Mission Haut Brion 2016 Blanc is, unusually, dominated by Sauvignon Blanc (62. 7%) with 37. 3% Smillon. It reveals subtle notions of mandarin peel, fresh grapefruit and pineapple with touches of crushed rocks, white peaches and coriander seed. Medium bodied, the palate has a racy line of freshness cutting through the vibrant citrus and tropical layers, finishing on