2018 VINTAGE - MEMBER REVIEWS
"I think David a bit harsh. For the price I thought this worked very nicely as an aperitif with a nice blend of grape varieties. I may well buy again."
Dr Paul Booth (23-Nov-2019)
"I pretty well agree with David Vasey's comments."
Mr Robin C Garrard (06-Jul-2019)
"Clean to start and fresh on the nose - mainly cut grass and "green" aromas. It's the after taste that I find quite sharp - and I think that's more of the green coming through which is a shame as I was expecting just a hint of ripeness to balance out the green. Was part of my latest attempt to try and find another alternative to my usual after having some amazing non WS wines. Sadly I probably won't return to this one. However - if having a party and need a wine to add soda to then this is spot on."
Mr David Vasey (25-Jun-2019)
2017 VINTAGE - MEMBER REVIEWS
Mr Gordon Allan (16-May-2019)
"Excellent wine. Plenty of fruit flavour. It is dry but not too much and has good body. Really good value for an everyday white. Our local wine tasting group all preferred it to a much more expensive Montrachet. "
Mr Peter J H Devlin (20-Apr-2019)
"This is, as honest as Dixon of Dock Green, a non nonsense, drink me quick, everyday gulp and none the poorer for it. Buy in safety."
Mr Andrew Kerslake (17-Apr-2019)
Mr Piers Beckley (05-Feb-2019)
"Lovely everyday dry white - lime and gooseberry/ apricot on nose meets floral apricot on palate for a smooth crisp finish that delights
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Mr Hugo Allen-Stevens (23-Oct-2018)
"I think this is a great everyday drinking wine and very good value for money at this price bracket compared to offers!
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Mr Robert Swiney (10-Oct-2018)
"Like other reviewers I was pleasantly surprised by the body of this great white wine and well worth the price - another for my wish list."
Mr Kevin Hewitt (20-Aug-2018)
"Had friends pop in yesterday opened a bottle of dry white out of a mixed case .Loved by all four of us that we opened another bottle . Sadly only 2 in mixed case but will be ordering a case very shortly"
Mr Mel Reed (20-Jun-2018)
"The society sent me 2 bottles of this in error. I opened one on Sunday, sat outside with a salad lunch and was surprised how drinkable it was. Perfect as an aperitif the bottle disappeared remarkably quickly. Hard to see how anyone could be disappointed at this price point."
Mr Christopher Taylor (12-Jun-2018)
2016 VINTAGE - MEMBER REVIEWS
"Wouldn't buy again as is too sweet for a dry wine."
Mr Tim Sharman (26-Dec-2017)
"Dry and crisp. Easy drinking. Best well chilled. Notes of lime and citrus. But overall rather unremarkable"
Mr Tom Rodger (22-Oct-2017)
"For me this wine is all about value for money. Consistently good quality, year on year. As an everyday dry white it hits the spot every time."
Mr Stephen Baldock (14-Jun-2017)
"Disappointing just lacks character to me. Don't really get much on the palate and not sure about the level of sulphur but found that I need to be careful drinking more than a big glass before I get a headache. It would be fine to serve at BBQ's which I need to as I bought a case. Sorry"
Miss Ida de Fouw (26-Apr-2017)
2015 VINTAGE - MEMBER REVIEWS
Miss Chloe Connor (20-Jan-2017)
"I had a bad experience with an earlier version of this wine (which tasted flabby and rather tired) several years ago, since when I have avoided it. Tempted by a dozen discount, I re-ordered a case recently and found it much improved - not that that would be difficult given its undistinguished predecessor. I am a regular purchaser of Bésinet's single-variety wines but still find this blend a tad below their usual standard. It is a pleasant enough drink with food (a bottle went down very well with a smoked haddock risotto the other day) but there are a number of white wines in the list at a similar price point that I would choose in preference, especially for drinking as an apéritif. It may be a couple more years before I order another case."
Mr Richard B Morse (14-Jan-2017)
"It is a very pleasant wine, but I would not describe it as bone dry as you do. It is slightly sweet and my preference generally is for something bone dry, but I will enjoy it nonetheless.
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Mr Richard F Lloyd (03-Apr-2016)
"A creamy, fruity mouthful followed by a slightly bitter aftertaste. Had a glass on its own (very refreshing) followed by a glass with salmon and pea risotto. Overall a decent enough bottle of dry white at the price."
Dr Brian Carr (18-Mar-2016)
2014 VINTAGE - MEMBER REVIEWS
"This wine was slightly sweeter than I expected, but still very pleasant, easy drinking."
Ms Anne McBride (22-Feb-2016)
"Really disappointed with this wine. Was expecting something quaffable for the week, but has an almost bitter taste that lingers in the back of ones mouth. Can still feel this after a couple of hours later. I have put it to one side for cooking, and opened a different wine, which I haven't done for years."
Mr Jonathan Kemp (27-May-2015)
2013 VINTAGE - MEMBER REVIEWS
"Excellent value, typical of 'The Society's' range. I typically buy New World Sauvignon Blanc but with prices steadily rising I thought I would try closer to home. The Roussanne softens the Sauvignon Blanc to make a well rounded wine. I struggle to believe that there is a better white wine for £6.25."
Mr Guy Laister (04-Jun-2014)
"I rarely buy inexpensive French whites because many years experience have taught me that there is always better value elsewhere. But this, bought as part of a mixed case, is a rare exception. Certainly nothing outstanding, but for the price, a good, clean, fresh, interesting everyday wine. For me, better than the similarly priced Society Cotes de Gascogne."
Mr Peter Holpin (25-Oct-2013)
"Excellent value. Fresh clean quaffer. At this price I feel lucky to find a wine that doesn't have any bad qualities and has a little a little depth of flavour. This is certainly one. Keep up the good work."
Mr Paul Dodd (04-Jul-2013)
"I was a bit surprised by the couple of dodgy reviews for this. It seems to me a very pleasant, reasonably cheap southern French white, with more character than most such."
Mr Stephen J H Cromie (12-May-2013)
"I ordered this because I thought as The Society's recommendation it must be good. My wife and I found it quite unpleasant. Not good at all. Not even good value for money. It is inexpensive but overpriced for the quality."
Mr John Moran (01-Apr-2013)
"I found this to be a good, clean and enjoyable wine, very crisp and refreshing. I’m no expert but I have consumed a fair amount of Sav Blanc in recent years. I have now mostly given up on NW SB and prefer the less ‘in your face’ varieties that come from France, the Loire in particular. Although my palate is not sensitive enough to allow me to determine what else is in the blend it is obvious the SB forms the base and it has an attractive perfume indicative of this grape. I will buy again on subsequent orders and it will certainly feature during the summer months complimenting a BBQ’d Sea Bass (providing we have the weather!!)."
Mr Aron Hills (04-Feb-2013)
"This is a very good wine for the price. Sauvignon flavour and zing with added body and great length. I bought this to try to keep the cost of a mixed case down and I'll certainly buy it again."
Mr Andrew D Panting (08-Dec-2012)
"I am not inclined to comment on any particular wine unless it is outstanding but I feel I must on this occasion as this wine is not up to the standard of what I would expect from The Wine Society."
Mr Alex Hankinson (29-Jun-2012)
"I first encountered this excellent everyday white when a couple of bottles arrived in error in a case of Chilean whites. The Society, sportingly, credited my account with their value ... and I have subsequently ordered a case. (Was this a lucky accident, or a clever marketing ploy by the Society?) Seriously, this wine makes a refreshing change from New Worlds whites in the same price range."
W G R Stevens Esq (21-Jun-2011)
"Very pleasantly surprised with the exceptional taste of this dry white - excellent value for the price. Will taste superb in the Bermuda summer heat."
Mr Mark Moffat (24-May-2011)
"Wonderful value for money, particularly now just before prices go up!!! I have faithfully bought wine from The Society for about 40 years, though I have had the odd flirtation elsewhere, but now I just rely on you. I have never had a bad bottle, value is always good, the van driver cheerful, and prices are always fair - what more could one want? Keep up the good work."
Mr Richard F Lloyd (05-Apr-2011)
"A very pale hue, sharp green fruit on the palate and a nice peppery acidity to finish this bright and uncomplicated Sauvignon. No great finesse or individuality here, but nonetheless really rather good at 5 odd quid and I will most likely be ordering more in the future. Cracking value."
Mr William Davies (19-Dec-2010)
"Lovely summer drink. Nice and clean - excellent value."
Ms Amina Waters (11-Apr-2010)
"I have been drinking this wine for years especially with summer BBQ’s! I have just opened a bottle before dinner and find it well structured for a wine of this price. I have had more expensive supermarket wines that are nowhere near as enjoyable."
Mr Peter Brown (25-Feb-2010)
"Good solid unfussy dry white. Best as an aperitif in my view but others drink it through the meal as well."
Mr Stephen G Barnfield (01-Sep-2009)
2013 VINTAGE - PRESS REVIEWS
thewinegang.com (5th May 2014)
"Fresh and breezy,
light on its feet with a herbaceous zesty freshness. It's great springtime
drinking fodder made from 55% Sauvignon Blanc, 35% Roussanne and 10% Terret
Blanc. Made by the Bésinet family. - The Wine Gang"
The Mail on Sunday (20th Apr 2014)
"Wine of the week: The
ultimate wine o'clock white - bright, light, fresh and utterly delicious. Set
your watch by it! - Olly Smith"
The Wine Gang (Mar 2013)
"This a blend led by Sauvignon and by its fresh, grassy, lemony flavours and crisp, lightly herbal finish, but with a fleshier, peach note in the middle. Made by the Bésinet family from their own vineyards on volcanic soils near the Med. Goes with: Aperitif wine, Salads & Vegetable dishes, Fish & Seafood."