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Value Recommendations
At the Fine Wine Library, we believe that exceptional wines shouldn’t come at an exorbitant price. Our value recommendations feature a curated selection of fine wines that offer outstanding quality, complexity, and character without the premium price tag. Sourced from renowned regions like Burgundy, Beaujolais, Tuscany, and Rioja, these wines showcase exceptional value from some of the finest areas in the world.
white wine recommendations
Vincent Latour Chardonnay 2022
Vincent Latour, a renowned winemaker in Burgundy’s Meursault, draws on a family legacy dating to 1792. Emphasising tradition and innovation, Latour’s wines showcase Meursault’s limestone-rich soils, producing vibrant, mineral-driven Chardonnays. Minimal oak ageing and large barrels preserve the region’s unique terroir, enhancing purity and elegance. Vincent Latour’s Bourgogne Chardonnay offers fresh, vibrant notes of green apple, citrus, and a subtle minerality, reflective of Burgundy's limestone soils. The palate is balanced and elegant, with a gentle hint of nuttiness from restrained oak ageing. Its clean finish and bright acidity make it a refined yet approachable expression of Burgundy’s terroir. His wines show that not all Burgundy needs to be expensive.
Shaw + Smith M3 Chardonnay 2021
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The Shaw + Smith M3 Chardonnay 2021 is a stunning example of Australian winemaking, showcasing the unique terroir of the Adelaide Hills. The M3 Vineyard, situated at an elevation of 400 meters, benefits from the cool-climate conditions ideal for producing high-quality Chardonnay. The region's extended ripening period develops complex flavours, while the high diurnal temperature range—warm days and cool nights—at this altitude ensures vibrant acidity. The 2021 M3 Chardonnay displays an expressive bouquet of citrus, white peach, and subtle flint. On the palate, it is elegant and layered, with notes of nectarine, lemon curd, and a hint of almond, balanced by a refreshing acidity and a long, mineral-driven finish. There is a prominent lick of French oak that is balanced out by a long complex finish.
Alheit Vineyards Cartology 2019
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A favourite amongst our customers, the Cartology is one of the best Chenin Blancs coming out of South Africa. The 2019 Cartology was whole-bunch-pressed and aged in a mix of cement eggs, amphorae, foudres, and old barrels. Its bouquet reveals honeysuckle, white peach, and hints of orange peel. A crisp palate of citrus peel, lime, and ginger finishes elegantly. At €32.95 inc VAT per bottle, this is a steal.
Kumeu River Hunting Hill Chardonnay 2021
The Kumeu River Hunting Hill Chardonnay 2021 offers remarkable value compared to Burgundy, with a refined, mineral-rich profile reminiscent of top Premier Crus. This taut, concentrated Chardonnay showcases grapefruit, lime blossom, and briny oyster shell, supported by vibrant acidity. Its Burgundian poise and precision, combined with an approachable price, make it a must-have for Chardonnay enthusiasts.
Gilbert Picq Chablis 2022
Didier and Pascal Picq craft pure, expressive Chablis without using oak, resulting in wines that are mineral-rich, transparent, and full of character. Their approach avoids the sharpness often found in unoaked wines, creating balanced Chablis that embody a nervy, almost Zen-like quality. These wines showcase top-notch winemaking, bringing out Chablis’s authentic, terroir-driven essence. Neal Martin of Vinous is a big fan of the wines and so are we.
Grosset Polish Hill Riesling 2021
The Grosset Polish Hill Riesling 2021 is a quintessential expression of Australian Riesling, renowned for its purity, precision, and longevity. Sourced from the Polish Hill vineyard in the Clare Valley, this wine benefits from the unique terroir of the region. The vineyard's slate and shale soils, combined with the cool-climate conditions, contribute to the wine's distinctive minerality and vibrant acidity. On the nose, the 2021 Polish Hill Riesling offers an enticing bouquet of lime zest, white flowers, and a hint of wet slate. The palate is equally compelling, with a laser-like focus showcasing citrus and green apple, intertwined with mineral notes and a steely backbone. Truly one of the new world's finest Rieslings.
red wine recommendations
Minimalist Wines Stars in the Dark Syrah 2022
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We recently tasted the Syrahs from Minimalist Wines, crafted by Sam Lambson, and are thrilled to share our excitement. He is undoubtedly a rising star in South African winemaking. Best of all, these wines are easy on the wallet. During our tasting at the Amsterdam Cape Cru, the Minimalist Wines Syrahs stood out as some of the best, impressing us with their quality and potential. Coming in at €32.95 per bottle and 96 points from Vinous, this is a real bargain.
Jean Foillard Morgon Cote du Py 2022
Jean Foillard’s Morgon Côte du Py is a benchmark Beaujolais that transcends Beaujolais and stands toe-to-toe with some of Burgundy's finest red. The vineyards are situated on the iconic Côte du Py, a hillside known for its schist and granite soils that impart a distinct minerality to the wines. The combination of these soils, the region's microclimate, and the old Gamay vines creates wines of remarkable depth, complexity, and longevity. This is one of our favourite Beaujolais and we can't recommend it enough.
Le Volte dell'Ornellaia Toscana 2022
Le Volte 2022, Tenuta dell’Ornellaia’s third wine, is an approachable blend of Sangiovese, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Emphasising Cabernet this year, it offers Tuscan vibrancy with Bordeaux structure. Aged in Ornellaia’s barrels, this aromatic red is highly praised by critics, scoring 92-93 points, and delivers exceptional value whilst offering a glimpse into what the older sibling are.
Il Poggione Brunello 2016
One of the best-value wines in the fine wine world with an incredible price-to-quality ratio. Il Poggione's Brunello di Montalcino is a benchmark for the category having been called the most fairly priced, age-wroth wines on the planet by leading Italian wine critic Antonio Galloni. Our founder Ben has personally purchased a case or two every vintage since 2010—a strong endorsement of its quality. Available at sensible prices, Poggione is a must have for any Brunello lover. If you have not tried the wine, we highly recommend doing so.
Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco 2020
If there is one Barbaresco producer to buy, then this is it…Produttori del Barbaresco’s 2020 vintage, awarded 95 points by the Wine Advocate, offers exceptional Nebbiolo at just €27.50, rivalling higher-priced Barolos. Known for elegance, complexity, and longevity, this historic cooperative produces benchmark Barbarescos, capturing the unique terroir of Italy’s Piedmont region.
Muga Rioja Reserva 2018
The Muga Rioja Reserva 2018 is an exceptional value, combining Tempranillo with 30% Garnacha, Graciano, and Mazuelo. Aged in French and American oak, this wine embodies the freshness of the cooler 2018 vintage. With vibrant acidity and notes of blackberry, vanilla, and liquorice, it’s approachable now yet promises further rewards with cellaring. "Textbook stuff" as described by Tim Atkin MW.