This luxurious 70cl bottle is the epitome of Martell's 300-year-old art of blending, offering a truly unforgettable sipping experience. No other country has developed its appellation system to such an extent; as of 2012, there were more than 450 controlled appellations under the AOC titles and a further 150 Vin de Pays/IGP titles. If you do require precise ingredient information you should consult the manufacturer, whose contact details will appear on the packaging or label. Using Ginjo grade Sake, plum and sugar, Akashi-Tai make an properly classic Umeshu that can be enjoyed hot (like Sake regularly is) or cold as part of a dessert. In France's deep south, Provence and Languedoc-Roussillon enjoy a definitively Mediterranean climate, characterized by hot summers and relatively mild winters.

Petersham Cellar is a wine merchant that promotes an ever-evolving hand selected and carefully sourced selection of fine and rare wines from the most incredible regions of the world.Best served neat or on the rocks, this sophisticated cognac is a must-have for every connoisseur's collection.

France – the home of Bordeaux, Burgundy, Loire and Champagne – is arguably the world's most important wine-producing country. Ground spice (black pepper, coriander) and red berries on the nose lead to rich fruit flavours: fig chutney and compote, almonds and walnuts.The 2020 Echo de Lynch-Bages is gentle and harmonious on the nose, not powerful but quite seductive thanks to its pure red currant and wild strawberry fruit; boysenberry jam emerges with time (meaning a couple of hours).