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Let’s hear it for Burgundy

SIX OF THE BEST FROM BURGUNDY

2018 THE SOCIETY’S EXHIBITION MOULIN-À-VENT (£11.50, Wine Society) Absolutely gorgeous expression of fine Beaujolais that’s packed with luscious, ripe, jammy fruit.

2018 TESCO FINEST* CHABLIS PREMIER CRU (£15, Tesco) A great value, award-winning intro to the delights of Premier Cru Chablis.

2016 SAINCHARGNY ‘EMÉRITE’ CRÉMANT DE BOURGOGNE (£15.95, FromVineyardsDirect) A stunning, oak-aged sparkler that puts many champagnes to shame.

(£20.99 if you mix 6, Majestic) You can’t go wrong with Latour and this is a gem: fresh, lively and lightly

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