The sensational Côtes de Provence from Pinchinat is laden with ripe, candied strawberry and pear fruit on the nose and delivers richness and weight on the palate. This is a really gastronomic number, with a depth of flavour and a welcome bitter twang on the finish that holds everything together effortlessly. Delicious.

Alain de Welle overseas operations at Domaine Pinchinat in France's beautiful region of Provence and the estate has been independently owned by the same family for over two centuries. Here the team tends to around 75 acres of vineyards, organically crafting red, white and rosé wine styles. The team has a significant focus on regenerative agriculture and has taken great care to respect and uphold the balance of nature across their domaine since their official certification and conversion to organics in 1990 - this practice includes only natural applications of herbicides and pesticides in the vineyard. You can expect the usual Provençal suspects that furnish Pinchinat's vineyards; Rolle (aka Vermentino) and Clairette for the white plantings, as well as Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault and Mourvèdre. You will even find some Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon making their way into some of the Pinchinat's wines, delivering characteristic structure to their impressive reds.