Forget trophy wines - these are superb examples of regular priced wines!

I’ve had a soft spot for Haynes Hanson and Clark (HHC) since founder Anthony Hanson introduced me to the delights of Burgundy’s Morey St Denis. Long considered the least glamorous of the major red Cotes de Nuits Burgundy regions, it has been overlooked by the more renowned places such as Vosne-romanee, ChambolleMusigny, Nuits-st-georges and Gevrey-chambertin.

HHC also have some brilliant exclusive agencies, such as for Raveneau, the greatest maker of Chablis. It is all very well to seek out the greatest examples of specific wine regions, but most of the time we must satisfy ourselves with lesser-known great examples for a fraction of the price. The Daniel Dampt Premier Cru Chablis is a case in point, which delivers amazing quality at a bargain price. All of the wines I’ve chosen for April are excellent examples of their type, for prices that make them desirable on a regular basis, rather than trophy wines that only pass our lips on special occasions.