Wild Fruits, Wild Flowers - Abbotts & Delaunay

Two wines from Languedoc-based Abbotts & Delaunay available at Majestic

Languedoc-based Abbotts & Delaunay was created in 1995 by Catherine & Laurent Delaunay, two young Burgundian winemakers trained in the New World.

Accordingly, their wines are elegant and food-friendly with a ripeness and purity plus a touch of southern warmth.

Abbotts & Delaunay Viognier 2015 (£9.99) peachy-apricotty fruit, fresh, floral and ripe, slightly poached with some spicy late harvest richness and leesy Brazil nut depth. Elegant and pure.

Good.

Match with roast pork or chicken.

Abbotts & Delaunay Merlot 2015 (£9.99) cherries, coffee grounds and spice with a Burgundian delicacy and freshness. Supple, muscular core.

Good.

An easy sipper, match with sausages, salamis or arrabiata.