Located in the northern part of Saint Estephe, Chateau de Pez is one of the leading Bourgeois Suprieur wines of the Medoc (and arguably deserves a higher classification). Owned by the Champagne House Louis Roederer, it has a reputation for producing excellent wines that are relatively cheap when compared to Growth classified reds. Dark blackberries, hint of tobacco. This is a very enjoyable wine, which is slightly rustic and will do well with hearty dishes. Will benefit from cellaring up to 10 years.

Gimonnet Gonet’s L’Origine is a Blanc de Blancs Champagne composed of fruit from five Grand Cru villages—Oiry, Chouilly, Oger, Cramant, Le-Mesnil-sur-Oger. As Gimonnet Gonet eschews the use of oak, the wine is fermented in stainless steel before it’s blended with reserve wines (30-35%), then aged in bottle for 22-36 months. Its golden colour, and mild mousse, leads to an expressive nose of bright fruit and a subtle nuttiness. The palate is grippy and fresh, yet creamy and elegant, with stone fruit, lemon zest, and a sense of minerality. 6g/l dosage.