Champagne Germar Breton Blanc de Noirs NV MagnumThere are some very interesting things going on in Champagnes most southerly and until recently least fashionable growing region. Aube's grapes have traditionally been undervalued by the rest of Champagne, largely due to geography (its vineyards are actually closer to Chablis than to Reims or pernay). But actually, Aube has used this distance to its advantage, first of all by focusing on Pinot Noir, which grows particularly well in its warmer climate

terroir-driven wines that showcase the best of California’s Central Coast

pairing beautifully with citrus-infused dishes like scallops

rich fruit and lovely composure and freshness

if you can keep it

just 8 miles from Brighton in the heart of the Sussex countryside

still displaying the heady perfume of lychee

pear and orange peel on the nose

The cooling Atlantic helps cool the temperatures in this region

receiving prestigious ratings of 95 points and above

he returned home and began working with the iconic Portuguese wine superstar Dirk Niepoort

The south-facing vineyard sits at 125 meters altitude on free-draining loam soil

Michael Cruse came to winemaking from a background in science