(2024) Developed in Switzerland, Cabernet Sauvignon has been crossed with an undisclosed disease-resistant variety. This is both organic and 'no added sulphur', opening with a fairly high-toned, floral and Beaujolais-like character as well as some juicy blackcurrant. In the mouth it is smooth and again, so reminiscent of a good Beaujolais village, with a sappy edge to black fruits, gentle acidity but a nicely crisp and refreshing acidity. I would chill this ideally, for a very pleasant summer red with its 12.5% alcohol.

(2024) One hundred percent Cinsault from red sandstone soils, this organic certified wine come from 10-year-old vines. It is made with indigenous yeasts and no added sulphur, and does not see oak. Luminous cherry/magenta in colour, this is buoyant stuff, reminiscent of Beaujolais perhaps with some floral and rose notes over cherry and watercolour paintbox aromas. Beautifully bright and fresh fruit, overflowing with vivid cherry and juicy plum, a nice depth of tannin and refreshing core of acidity to balance. Delightful little wine.

(2024) A Vin de France, this pulls together Pinot from Burgundy, the Loire Valley and the Languedoc and is a fresh, unoaked expression. Medium density of colour, with aromas of raspberry and some floral/herbal hints, it has a pleasant red fruit character overall. In the mouth this walks a nice line between prettiness with its rose petal nuances, and a little bit of structure with firmer, darker fruit notes and a delicate spice and olive note adding a bit of extra interest.

(2022) 'Gentle Riot' is a brand Laithwaites have introduced for some less orthodox wines in their range - there's an orange wine, for example. This is a chunky and boisterous blend of Malbec and Merlot. That in itself is not terribly unusual, as Cahors in the southwest of France, spiritual home of Malbec, has often blended in a softening dollop of Merlot to its wines. What's a bit different here is that the wine is not vintage dated, so is presumably a blend of two or more vintages, and it's a Vin de France cross-regional blend, the Malbec from Cahors, the Merlot from Bordeaux. There's a high-toned, charry oak note and loads of plum and raspberry ripe fruit. There's nothing subtle here, the palate savoury with more plum and a liquorice and leather, tannic finish. It is a rustic and substantial wine, that will be best with the right food. Watch the video for more information and food-matching ideas. £10.99 as part of a mixed dozen, which is the right price for this one.

(2020) A 'Vin de France' so grapes could come from multiple regions, though I supect this is Languedoc fruit, the grapes "grown in clay-limestone soils in vineyards with dry and sunny exposures."  The result is a raspberry and violet-scented wine that is certainly fruit-forward and inviting, a nice little touch of herby, twiggy character in the background. In the mouth it is light-bodied and flooded with more of that sweet summer berry fruit, but there's good balance thanks to cherry-pit acidity and just enough of a tugging stripe of tannin. Note, this is on offer at just £6.99 at time of review, and that is the target price: the headline price of £10.99 is too much to pay. Watch the video for more information.

(2019) Certified organic, this Vin de France classified wine actually comes from Cabernet Franc vineyards in the Southwest of France, around Gers. It has a saturated, deep colour and an expressive, bright nose, a pinch of pepper over buouyant black fruits, perhaps a touch of carbonic maceration here? Certainly it has that lift and immediacy, as well as tell-tale Cab Franc nuances of capsicum. Juicy, vital and lithe on the palate, there's a linear flow of the black fruit, but always edged by tight tannins and juicy acidity. Very moreish, elegant and yet with a bit of food-friendly backbone too. £12.60 for Daily Drinker club members.

(2018) A lovely Grenache that is labelled as a 'Vin de France', so the fruit probably blended from two or more different appellations. It is full of deep plum and berry fruit, spice and a perfumed, floral touch too, but the freshness of the acidity and silky tannin structure give both crunch and a bit of savoury grip. A flavour-packed, but very approachable red wine that's broadly food-friendy. Members of thedailydrinker.co.uk club get 10% off too. Watch the video for more information and food matching suggestions.

(2016) One third Burgundy, two thirds from the Southwest close to Limoux and from Ventoux/Luberon grown at some altitude. Quite a refined raspberry nose, quite vinous with a touch of briar and sappy quality. The palate is cool and sophisticated, the juicy berry sweetness and a rounding lick of vanilla, with very smooth tannins and good, fresh, lightening acidity.