"A blend of chardonnay and sauvignon blanc grapes, this bright white has a good acidity and a crisp citrussy taste. Precise and full flavoured, it's a first-class food wine."

"Gorgeous, greengage and apricot-stashed Loire white, made from an unusual Gallic mix of 50-50 sauvignon blanc and chardonnay, and blessed with terrific festive palate and party appeal. 2007 in the Loire was cold and wet and was saved by a sunny finale. Given the harvest conditions, Lafond and daughter Nathalie’s classy 2007 is surprisingly good. "