Bottles Of The Week

They're distinctive, they're delicious and, although you could enjoy them at any time of year, to me each seems made for the warmer days of spring and summer. Domaine des Aspes Chardonnay-Viognier, Vin de Pays d'Oc, 1996 (Best Cellars £9 bottle/£108 case) is a luscious, almost dangerously drinkable white, full-bodied yet fresh, with lovely peachy notes. Givry 1er Cru, Clos de la Servoi sine, Domaine Jean-Marc Joblot, 1996 (Burgundy Direct, £13.75 bottle/£165 case), from one of Burgundy's rising stars, is light and lively with exquisite cherry and raspberry character - an outstanding red Burgundy at the price.