This Sauvignon Blanc from Abbotts is zesty, fresh and bright with intense notes of apple pie, warming citrus and white peach. It's energetic and vivid, with lots of green character and a delightful, herbal undertow on the finish. Yummy!

Abbotts & Delaunay is run by Laurent Delaunay who, in 1996 took the reins at Nerida Abbott’s winery in France. Here in France's Languedoc-Roussillon, Laurent and the team work hard to craft excellent single-varietal wines at their winery in Marseillette. The winery building itself is old, dating back to the 17th century but has undergone considerable renovation over the years and is now complete with a state-of-the-art lab, tasting room and two cellars. Delaunay is from Burgundy, and as a result, has wine running through his veins - he is a fifth-generation vigneron - and graduated with a degree in winemaking (oenology) from a local university within the region. The Languedoc-Roussillon is a treasure trove of micro-climates and terroirs, and as such makes for a winemakers playground. Laurent has made it his personal mission to seek out the best old vine vineyards that he can put his hand to. The team produce three tiers of wine; their 'Fruits et Fleurs Sauvages' range is a fruit driven single grape variety range made under the Pays d'Oc label. The 'A Tire D'Aile' mid-range showcases some of the most exciting sub-regions of the Langudoc, and finally his 'Nudges & Vents' wines are specially selected micro parcels of grapes from old vines with outstanding purity and elegance.