Hosted by Richard Bampfield MW & Philippe Guigal Established in 1946, Guigal is arguably a more recent tenant of a region which – like many others in France – threads its way back to the Romans. Yet, despite its relative precociousness, for much of its existence Guigal has been justifiably framed as Rhône nobility. Guigal’s birthplace is a region in the Rhône’s north where the sun is capable of cascading down onto the vines to such extremes that it gave the appellation its name: Côte Rôtie, or ‘roasted slope’. While the northern Rhône remains its beating heart, in 2017 Guigal spread its wings, incorporating into its stable the Châteauneuf-du-Pape property of Domaine Nalys. The sum of these parts represents a cross section of the Rhône Valley’s preeminent sites, and Philippe Guigal joins Richard Bampfield MW to discuss his family’s adventures and taste the wines which are also available as a tasting kit to our digital members. Guigal, La Doriane, Condrieu 2019 Guigal, Ermitage Ex-Voto Blanc, Hermitage 2016 Guigal, Château de Nalys, Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2018 Guigal, Vignes de l’Hospice, Saint-Joseph 2018 Guigal, Château d’Ampuis, Côte-Rôtie 2017 Guigal, La Mouline, Côte-Rôtie 2016

Hosted by Charles Braastad To trace the history of Delamain is arguably analogous to studying the evolution of Cognac itself. Delamain is now comfortably into its ninth generation of family ownership, with Charles Braastad at the helm of a house whose roots extend back to the mid-18th century, and whose creations are not only exclusively XO, but solely from the premier Cognac region of Grande Champagne. Aside from offering keen insight into one of the spirit world’s most celebrated family institutions, this is a rare-as-hen’s-teeth invitation to taste with Braastad a collection of Delamain’s most important Cognacs such as its iconic Pale & Dry, and its extraordinary single vineyard, single cask Malaville. Delamain, Eau-de-vie 5 year old Delamain, Eau-de-vie 10 year old Delamain, Pale & Dry XO Delamain, Single Vineyard Collection Malaville Delamain, “The 67 Edition” Delamain, « 67 Blend No.3 »

Hosted by Séverine Bonnie, Jane Anson & Robert Joseph Acquired by the family of Count Hippolyte de Maurès de Malartic at the tail end of the 18th century, Malartic-Lagravière has long been a favourite of many Bordeaux devotees, it regularly demonstrating the touch of a master’s hand with both red and white. This gastronomically flavoured instalment of Live from the Vines introduces us to the Bonnie clan who have been guardians of Malartic-Lagravière since 1997. Biodiversity is a central tenet of the family’s ethos, with this raison d'être allowing the gravel and limestone soils to fully infuse the wines with their profound character. Bordeaux specialist Jane Anson joins Séverine Bonnie in the kitchen to create a pair of Malartic-Lagravière signature dishes, before the wines duly take centre stage in a masterclass where host Jean-Jacques Bonnie joins Jane and fellow luminary Robert Joseph. Château Malartic-Lagravière Blanc, Grand Cru Classé de Graves, Pessac-Léognan 2018 Château Malartic-Lagravière Blanc, Grand Cru Classé de Graves, Pessac-Léognan 2014 Château Malartic-Lagravière Rouge, Grand Cru Classé de Graves, Pessac-Léognan 2015 Château Malartic-Lagravière Rouge, Grand Cru Classé de Graves, Pessac-Léognan 2014 Château Malartic-Lagravière Rouge, Grand Cru Classé de Graves, Pessac-Léognan 2009 Château Malartic-Lagravière Rouge, Grand Cru Classé de Graves, Pessac-Léognan 2005

Hosted by Sarah Jane Evans MW & Victor Urrutia Back in 2003, ‘tyro’ would have been an apposite description of CVNE’s Victor Urrutia when, at the age of just 29, he accepted a request from his father to become the family company’s CEO. Nigh on two decades later, CVNE has been remoulded, tweaked and transformed into one of Spain’s titans, home to some of Rioja’s most famous wineries including Contino, Imperial and Viña Real. In conversation with Spanish expert Sarah Jane Evans MW, Urrutia talks about CVNE’s journey since it was born in 1879, the landmarks which have shaped it and, most importantly, those vineyards and wine which have been central to it all. To taste CVNE’s wines is to taste Rioja itself, and this compelling chapter of Live from the Vines comes with its own CVNE mini portfolio of wines, allowing you to sample the work of one of the world’s most distinguished producers alongside the very man in charge. Contino Blanco 2018 Contino Garnacha 2018 Contino Gran Reserva 2011 Imperial Gran Reserva 2011 Real de Asúa 2016 Viña Real Reserva 2015

Hosted by Jasper Morris MW & Ludivine Griveau Cuvée Philippe Le Bon, Meursault Premier Cru, Genevrières 2014 Cuvée François de Salins, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2014 Cuvée Guigone de Salins, Beaune Premier Cru 2016 Cuvée Jehan De Massol, Volnay Premier Cru, Santenots 2016 Cuvée Charlotte Dumay, Corton Grand Cru 2014 Cuvée Madeleine Collignon, Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru 2009

Hosted by Hans Aström, Matt Day & Demetri Walters MW Klein Constantia has gone through many iterations since its genesis in 1685, but having seen itself referenced in works by both Charles Dickens and Jane Austen, this land has rarely been far away from centre stage. In addition to touching on its occasionally turbulent past, Demetri Walters MW delves into the soils and cellars of Klein Constantia with its managing director Hans Aström and winemaker Matt Day. Particular attention is paid to the legendary sweet wine, Vin de Constance, which was revived by the estate, has been instrumental in forging its reputation and marks the finale to the accompanying set of fabulous wines available to our digital members. Klein Constantia, Estate SB, 2020 Klein Constantia, Perdeblokke, 2020 Klein Constantia, Metis, 2018 Klein Constantia, Block 382, 2018 Klein Constantia, Anwilka, 2017 Klein Constantia, VDC, 2017

Hosted by Rajeev Samant, Kerry Damskey & Steve Daniel Up until 1996, the Indian province of Nashik was virgin wine territory, yet today it is considered the wine capital of India. It was Sula’s founder Rajeev Samant who envisioned a new future for the region, planted its first wine grapes and triggered Nashik’s remarkable ascent to the pinnacle of Indian winemaking. This is what Sula does, it blazes trails, and this is a rare opportunity to go behind the cellar doors and taste a clutch of its wines, alongside not only Samant but also Sula’s master winemaker Kerry Damskey.   Hear the reasoning behind that monumental leap of faith and what these figureheads of Sula see in their crystal ball, not just for Sula but also the entire Indian wine scene. It’s no doubt a future they will play a hand in mapping. Sula Riesling, Nashik, India 2020 The Source Grenache rosé, Nashik, India 2021 Sula Sauvignon Blanc, Nashik, India 2020 Sula Dindori Reserve, Chardonnay, Nashik, India 2020 Sula Dindori Reserve, Shiraz, Nashik, India 2019 Rasa, Cabernet Sauvignon, Nashik, India 2019

Hosted by Jasper Morris MW 2015 ranks as one of Burgundy’s preeminent red vintages of recent times, with more than a smattering of stardust to be found along the region’s Route des Grand Crus. Yet, despite the lauded nature of the year, the empirical observations of Jasper Morris MW are no less crucial. In this episode, Morris delivers his verdict on 2015, cherry-picking a handful of wines from key appellations to make his case, while reviewing the vintage’s talking points, explain what to look out for, and how much staying power you can expect from this celebrated year. Benjamin Leroux, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru, Les Champeaux 2015 Thibault Liger-Belair, Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru, Les Gruenchers 2015 Domaine Michele & Patrice Rion, Nuits-St-Georges 1er Cru, Clos des Argillieres 2015 Bouchard Pere & Fils, Corton Grand Cru 2015 Domaine Francois Buffet, Volnay 1er Cru, Clos de la Rougeotte 2015 Comte Armand, Pommard Premier Cru, Clos des Epeneaux Monopole 2015