Maison des Ardoisieres Vin des Allobroges Silice Blanc 2024: A White of Real Character

Jason Steel — Interesting Jacquere

7/10

I've been trying to explore lesser-known grapes lately and this Jacquere from the French Alps was a great find. Bone dry with a really clean finish, proper mineral and citrusy. Low alcohol too which is a bonus midweek. Not the most complex wine I've ever had but it's got real character for the style.

Jake Morrison — Perfect summer wine

8/10

Bought this for a barbecue last weekend and it was absolutely spot on. So refreshing — all gooseberry and citrus, almost like a really grown-up lemonade. The salty mineral thing it does is class. Already ordered more for when the weather picks up again.

Mei-Lin Wu — Nice but not sure about the price

7/10

Had this at a friend's dinner party and thought it was lovely — crisp, clean, bit of passionfruit which I wasn't expecting. But then I looked it up and it's £26 a bottle? For a wine I'd never heard of from a grape I can't pronounce? It's good but I'd want it closer to £20.