Vintage Shopping

Classic wines have had their battles with the fashion police over the decades, but Mick O’Connell has chosen a selection that is worthy of your dinner table

Top up your wine cellar this autumn with a stack of classic reds and whites. Picture: Getty

Classic French whites

Piper-Heidsieck Cuvée Brut Champagne

€65 from O’Briens, Carry Out and stockists nationwide (90)

A brand that has gone in and out of fashion over the years, its ownership changed in 2011, heralding a revival of fortunes befitting a heritage dating back to 1785. Expect crisp green apples and toasted brioche notes.

Vincent Gaudry Sancerre Le Tournebride

€34 from Lennox St Grocer, siyps.com and Margadh Howth (91)

With vibrant citrus, subtle white flowers ...