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

Hosted by Jane Anson The soils of Pessac-Léognan – awash with sand and gravel – arguably provided the genesis of what is today the world’s most celebrated and marketable region: Bordeaux. In 1305, the man who was to become Pope Pape Clément V planted the first vineyard on the estate now known as Château Pape Clément, while in the mid-17th century, the then owners of Château Haut Brion - the only non-Médoc classed growth and where grapes have been cultivated since Roman times – opened an eponymous tavern in London (the Pontac’s Head) as a means of promoting and selling its wines. This is an extraordinary opportunity to taste from these two historic properties as well as four of its esteemed peers. Lead by Bordeaux specialist Jane Anson, this tour of Pessac examines its history, climate and terroir which have coalesced to create not only phenomenal red wines but superlative whites as well. Domaine de Chevalier Blanc, Grand Cru Classé de Graves, Pessac-Léognan 2014 Château de Fieuzal Blanc, Pessac-Léognan 2019 Château Latour-Martillac, Grand Cru Classé de Graves, Pessac-Léognan 2012 Château Pape Clément, Grand Cru Classé de Graves, Pessac-Léognan 2012 Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Grand Cru Classé de Graves, Pessac-Léognan 2012 Château Haut-Brion, Grand Cru Classé de Graves, Pessac-Léognan 2012

Hosted by Wink Lorch & Rosemary George MW Sat between Burgundy and the Swiss border, Jura is an effortlessly chic yet tricky to grasp region whose renaissance continues unabated. Its patchwork of soils is comparable to the array of wines made here, which run the gamut of styles, from sleek, contemporary table wines through to unconventional, oxidatively aged masterpieces. Our guides are Rosemary George MW and author Wink Lorch, who help unfurl the mystery of this land, cherry-picking a line-up of wines which showcase the startling heritage and modern-day talent of the Jura. Champ Divin, Cuvée Castor, Côtes du Jura 2020 Domaine de la Tournelle, Terre de Gryphées, Arbois 2018 Peggy and Jean-Pascal Buronfosse, Entre-Deux, Côtes du Jura 2016 Domaine de Montbourgeau, Cuvée Spéciale, L'étoile 2016 Domaine Pignier, Savagnin, Côtes du Jura 2014 Lucien Aviet, Réserve du Caveau, Arbois 2013

Hosted by Jasper Morris MW Mother Nature takes Burgundy’s vignerons on a white-knuckle ride at the best of times, and in 2016 she was in full flow, with frost driving down yields and leading to an army of jittery winemakers the following year, not least as it appeared 2017 was heading in the same direction. Fortunately, the vintage altered course and the wines of 2017 have been widely lauded, and while it’s the whites which have largely taken the glory, an abundance of terroir-driven, light on their feet and engaging reds have emerged from the year. Bringing his reservoirs of wisdom and expertise to bear, Jasper Morris MW marks your card for this fabulous vintage, adding flesh to the headlines and zeroing in on the appellations to note, proving once again he is your first port of call before any cellars are stocked. Domaine Launay-Horiot, Pommard Village, Les Perrières 2017 Domaine Michel Lafarge, Volnay Premier Cru, Clos des Chênes 2017 Domaine Henri Gouges, Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru, Clos des Porrets-St-Georges 2017 Domaine Jean Grivot, Vosne-Romanée Premier Cru, Les Beaux Monts 2017 Domaine Hudelot-Baillet, Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru 2017 Domaine Heresztyn-Mazzini, Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru, Les Goulots 2017