Domaine Georges Noëllat Beaune 1er Cru Clos de la Mignotte 2022Domaine Georges Nollat, in the heart of the village of Vosne Romanee, is a historic estate now helmed by the young and highly talented Maxime Cheurlin, grandson of founder Georges. He took over in 2010 aged just 20 years old, after studying at the Lycee du Viticole and gaining experience at the outstanding Rouget and Gros family domaines. Maxime's winemaking style is heralded for the gentle treatment of the grapes, allowing terroir and finesse to

They practice sustainable production in the vineyards and the grapes are foot trodden in granite Lagares

Bairrada is a coastal DOC which borders Dão and Lisboa

and subtle citrus

complemented by hints of mint

coconut and vanilla

The Wholly Spirits Company blends fruity Speyside whiskies with smokey Islay malts

After the alcoholic fermentation

Despite it's low alcohol (just 11%) this is packed with complexity

and violet

Mild intense straw yellow colour

The style known as Rainwater is rarely made nowadays and the exact origins of the name are unknown

situated at the southernmost tip of the Cote de Beaune