46 new flavors at Vinmonopolet this summer

June is the month when Vinmonopolet's shelves get a new lease of life, and this year no fewer than 46 new products are making their entrance. That's enough to keep even the most eager wine enthusiast busy all summer long. Among the new arrivals we find everything from elegant Burgundies to German riesling giants and a Provençal rosé that has almost become an icon in its own right.

For those who dream of Burgundy, Faiveley Ladoix Blanc 2024 is a fine entry point at 465 kroner. Faiveley is one of the most respected houses in Côte de Nuits, and Ladoix is one of the more modest appellations in Burgundy – which means you can get genuine Burgundian white wine made from Chardonnay, grown on limestone-rich soil, without paying premium prices for a well-known name on the label.

Ladoix sits at the transition between Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune, and the vineyards stretch across terraces where limestone and clay meet. This produces wines with a distinctive minerality and freshness – qualities that make them outstanding summer wines, especially with grilled fish dishes or a classic coq au vin.

If you want to impress at the summer table, AIX Rosé 2025 is a name that draws admiration. At 1,374.90 kroner this is not an everyday wine, but a gift to yourself – or others – who know how to appreciate craftsmanship and terroir.

AIX comes from Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence, one of southern France's most exciting rosé districts. The grapes grow in a warm, dry climate influenced by the cool Mistral wind, which contributes freshness and elegance to the glass. The color is pale pink like a sunrise, and the flavor profile is typically Provençal: dry red berries, herbs and a hint of citrus. This is rosé made for long summer evenings.

For riesling lovers, there is almost too much of a good thing this month. Weingut Von Buhl is launching no fewer than three examples from the legendary Grosse Gewächs vineyards in Forst – a small village in Pfalz that is considered among Germany's finest riesling terroir.

Forster Jesuitengarten and Forster Pechstein both cost 619.90 kroner, while the prestigious Forster Kirchenstück comes in at 1,199.90 kroner. It is Kirchenstück that has historically been described as one of Europe's finest single-vineyard wines – compared to Montrachet and Romanée-Conti in its category.

What makes these vineyards so special? Basalt rock from ancient volcanic eruptions provides warmth to the roots, while limestone ensures drainage and minerality. Von Buhl is one of the houses that has helped restore Pfalz's reputation after a period when quantity was prioritized over quality. Today their wines are among the most sought-after in Germany's new riesling renaissance.

The GG designation – Grosses Gewächs – is the German equivalent of Premier or Grand Cru, reserved for the finest vineyards and the strictest production requirements. These wines are dry, complex and have the potential to develop beautifully over many years.

Looking for a fresh white wine to go with grilled seafood? Bring Faiveley Ladoix Blanc to your next picnic. Celebrating something or want to surprise guests? AIX Rosé is a safe bet. And if you're ready to explore why Germany is once again on every wine lover's lips, Von Buhl's riesling trio is a journey worth taking.

Summer 2026 has only just begun – and the glass is half full.