Louis Roederer, Cristal 2015 France This barrel-fermented blend of Assyrtiko

This barrel-fermented blend of Assyrtiko (native to Santorini) and Semillon is testament to the quality of modern Greek winemaking

rich with ripe tannins

Less on tannin

Fino Sherry

Louis Roederer, Cristal 2015 France This barrel-fermented blend of AssyrtikoAmber in colour with green and orange tints and a fine, lively sparkle. Complex and intense with aromas of candied citrus, Williams pear, pollen and toasted almond. The 2008 has an almost saline concentration derived from chalky soil in a particularly cool summer. The result is a smooth yet powerful wine with a long, taut and pure finish. The 2008 has been tamed by an unusually long period of bottle ageing: it was aged for 10 years before its release