Marcel Jacquier, a proud Jurassian, was monumental in the development of the Compagnie des Grands Vins de Jura. This organisation led the development of traditional method sparkling wine in Jura. With a goal to showcase the best of his beloved region, he founded the Marcel Cabelier winery in 1995 – & it’s gone from strength to strength ever since. Their vineyards lie in the Franche-Comté area between Burgundy & Switzerl&, where chalky-clay soils are ideal for the production of sparkling wine grapes. The wine is aged on its lees for at least a year, allowing plenty of time for complex flavours & texture to develop. Expect floral notes, ripe citrus flavour & toasty brioche. ...

Marcelo Pelleriti was the first Argentinian winemaker to receive 100 points from legendary wine critic Robert Parker when he worked at Château La violette in Pomerol. He has since brought his talent back to Mendoza, where he made this stunning Malbec exclusively for Majestic customers. It's rich & intense with plum, dried fruit & spicy oak notes, all balanced by fresh acidity on the long finish. Partner with slow-roasted pork. ...

Terras do Sado is a region in Southern Portugal. In comparison to the Douro valley the climate here is warm & maritime, with temperatures moderated by the Atlantic ocean. Rich & full-bodied, showing ripe blackcurrant & blackberry fruits on the nose, & a hint of spiciness on the palate. Makes an excellent partner to hearty meat casseroles or spicy sausage dishes. ...

Cannonau might not sound all that familiar, but you’ll almost certainly have tasted it before – this is Spain’s Garnacha grape, but gone Italian. It especially thrives on the island of Sardinia, where influences from the surrounding sea help to cool the vineyards & prevent grapes from over-heating. The wine, which is crafted by a father & son team, is a winner twinned with Claire's lamb recipe. ...

Born in the Leyda Valley, one of Chile's up & coming regions for premium cool coastal varieties, this wonderful Chardonnay has won a raft of awards including Best Chilean Chardonnay at the 2017 Wines of Chile Awards. A fragrant nose with aromas of pineapple, peach, & citrus notes is followed by pineapple & peach on the palate, making this a brilliant wine to enjoy alongside white fish in a rich sauce or roast chicken. Roast chicken ...

Margarethenhof is a quality conscious, family producer that works with low yielding Riesling vines on the steep slopes above the village of Ayl on the river Saar. This is a Kabinett, on the lighter end of the spectrum in Germany, & low alcohol. An aromatic honeyed nose, with fantastically concentrated, ripe fruit & plenty of tangy acidity on the palate. Vibrant & lingering finish. Ideal served on its own, but an excellent match to Thai cuisine. ...

Brent Marris is the man behind our best-selling white wine. He's also the distant relative of one of King Henry the First's rumoured illegitimate children. The red-fruit notes in this Provence-style, 100% Pinot Noir rosé are rich, complex & fine
- it's a worthy tribute to a rightful legacy of royalty.
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Brent Marris & the team at Marisco have created a series of exceptional wines from plots that have proven themselves over time to produce outstanding grapes. Aromas of passion fruit, guava & citrus are followed by a lingering floral note. The flavours are citrus & tropical fruits underpinned by a soft acidity & a clean, refreshing finish. A perfect match for all seafood but especially anything with a herby butter sauce. ...

Do you find Beaujolais too light?, too sweet?, too confected?. Not this example from Moulin A Vent. Always the most grown up & savoury of the Beaujolais Cru & a great value alternative to its close neighbour Burgundy Fresh fruit flavours of cherry, redcurrant & stawberry are balanced out by lovely notes of sweet spice & herbs. Try this with cured meats & cheeses or with Coq au Vin. ...

For Markus, care & attention is at the heart of every wine he bottles. It’s no wonder his wines have received so much praise from renowned critics like Robert Parker. Up on the steep slate slopes of Mosel, everything in Markus’s vineyards is laboriously done by h&. His philosophy is to let the terroir speak for itself – so as little intervention as possible is key. This wine comes from a historic vineyard planted with ancient, ungrafted Riesling vines. Grapes are harvested later, meaning only tiny yields are handpicked – but only if each grape passes a close inspection. The result? An incredibly complex wine that’s spent almost a decade evolving in the bottle – with potential for even further ageing. It’s lusciously sweet, with aromatic notes of honey, roasted hazelnut, pear, pineapple, flinty notes & a refreshing acidity. Enjoy this with blue cheese or fruity desserts. ...