Last year, I drank fewer coffees and said no to a fancier sling bag so I could justify the cost and my goodness was it worth it. Of course, now I’m looking for that same elegant, clean texture, and salt-blessed orchard fruit, but I can’t find it.

Domaine Moreau Naudet Chablis 2022

Domaine Amirault Les Quateron Cremant de Loire Sparkling Brut NV

Rich, ripe blackberry and a lovely structure that’s wrapped in leather and feels like it's been soaking in mulberry and cassis. Some people will get a little tobacco and others won’t because it’s so subtle.

Chateau Instant Becot Bordeaux Rouge 2018

Clos Maurice Volage Saumur Champigny Cabernet Franc 2022

Ripe currants and earthy spices. Things feel ripe here, but never too dense, it’s easy-drinking French red. La Buvette has to go well with bavette (flank steak) right? Boil your spuds that night/morning before the meal for extra crunch and deliciousness, this is wine for tumblers, and not the goose neck kind. Plays well out of the fridge thanks to all the juicy notes.

Castelmaure La Buvette Grenache Carignan NV

Piron Beaujolais-Villages 2023

Sure, you’ll get plenty of red fruits and currants meaning it’s great for everyone at the lunch table, but those flavours are playing a supporting role. So much length and drive, it’s good to turn the volume way up every now and again.

La Cabotte Cotes du Rhone Colline Rouge 2022

This is why we love Gamay, there’s nothing shy, but there’s nothing obnoxious or over-the-top either thanks to some herby depth and a nice tannin. This is brilliant for the price.

Domaine de Chatillon Gamay 2021

The wine was disgorged after 4 years on lees and bottled with just the perfect amount of discreet dosage. After your cheers, the profile will unfold as you enjoy, first with sublime stone fruit, then a little earthy pull and a nice clean finish. Chardonnay in all its glory!!!

Thierry Fournier Millesime Blanc de Blancs 2018

Domaine Marquis d'Angerville Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Ducs 2020

Terroirs is rich in style but comes flowing with cranberries, light raspberry and the savoury doughy notes we all want. A brilliant gift for those very dear to you this holiday season, or a great way to usher in the new year.

Lacourte-Godbillon Terroirs d'Ecueil Brut NV

This drinks like a pop song that instantly hooks you, but at the same time – with a little contemplation – you realise all the depth and genius of it. Uva Non Grata runs deep!

Uva Non Grata Gamay 2020/2021

Delightfully creamy with notes of lemon, fresh pasty, cardamon and a little spice. Excellent value and even better drinking!

Veuve Fourny Blanc de Blancs Brut NV 

2022 is a little more complex rendition with more mineral impact, savoury saline and notes of straw, bitter lemon and talc. The palate is savoury and stoney, with lemon meal, salted rock and some pear pith. Yes, it’s delicious again and of course it'll go with oyster.

Bonnet-Huteau Dabinières Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine 2021

Sumptuous Muscat from Domaine des Bernardins, an icon of the Beaumes de Venise appellation (and they even helped create the AOC!). (375ml) 15.0% ABV

Domaine des Bernardins Muscat Beaumes de Venise 2021

A delicious, slightly funky cider from Brittany in France. Effervescent, complex, and with a lovely bittersweet finish. (375ml) 5% ABV

Manoir Du Kinkiz Cornouaille Cider

There’s aromatic lemon rind, crunchy stone fruits, chalky minerality & a bit of lemon puff too. Delicious.

Jean François Mérieau J'ose les Fines Bulles 2018

Running to the dry, savoury end of the spectrum, with peach beaming deliciously through and a clean mix of Mediterranean herbs and acidity Incredibly refreshing!

Jules Rosé 2022

Here’s a cuddly wine that’s plummy with raspberry, pretty florals and just enough pepper to keep it easy. Grab some chocolate, and a pack of chips to make it a perfect night, even if your companion doesn’t get the movie’s funniest joke or tear up.

Fontanet Les Terrasses Rouge Shiraz Grenache 2022

Fruit flavours are ripe nashi, yellow pear, then there’s a little spice to give you some layered enjoyment. Perfect with anything from the sea, or just a packet of salty chips in the park. 1L also makes it one you won’t mind sharing, as much. (1000ml)