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Casa Silva, Fervor Brut, Colchagua, Chile 2010 92 £28 Jackson Nugent An even Chardonnay-Pinot Noir blend from the cool Paradones vineyards just 7km from the Pacific Ocean, this shows persistent and tiny bubbles, broad and lifted fruit with creamy autolysis elements and a fine, dry finish. Drink 20162018 Alc 12.5%

Jo‘l Gigou, Clos StJacques, Jasni•res, Loire, France 2014 91 £15.95 Yapp Bros From this small but historic appellation on the Loir (not the Loire) river north of Tours comes this 100% Pineau de la Loire (aka Chenin Blanc) picked at optimum ripeness, avoiding malolactic fermentation to preserve freshness. Good now and later. Drink 2016-2020 Alc 12.5% Jean-Louis Tissot, Vin Jaune, Arbois, France 2008 93 £27.50 Yapp Bros Wine from the local Savagnin grape is raised in barrel under a veil of yeast for 75 months before being bottled in the 620ml clavelin bottles: a wet walnut nose, rich nutty fino flavours and a dry finish. Brilliant with hard cheeses. Drink 2016-2026 Alc 14.5%