La Soufrandière, Mâcon-Vinzelles ‘Le Clos de Grand-Père’ 2011, 13.5%, €26.15

From a plot of 50-year-old vines, a perfect balance of succulent fruits and bright acidity. Stockist: Wines Direct, Mullingar

John Wilson

John Wilson

John Wilson, a contributor to The Irish Times, is a wine critic