Jean Bourdy, Côtes-du-jura Rouge, Vin d’arlay 1915

A century-old wine is a trump card when you are looking to impress your boss or other half. Kawai is a big fan of the grape, Poulsard or Ploussard, a perfumed red grape that’s specific to Jura. "I would liken it to a Pinot Noir, which it’s most often blended with, but spicier and earthier," he adds. The Bourdy family has been making grapes since the 15th century, in very traditional style, with a cellar programme that holds back wines from the turn of the last century.