A switch in season and suddenly we’re rediscovering transitional menus… and peak of the seafood calendar.

With seafood stalls brimming with native oysters – September signals the start of the native oyster season; alongside mussels, clams, langoustine and crab, it’s time to plunder the fruits of the sea.

And for purposes here, pluck a fresh white to sink with these freshly caught favourites – and much-loved delicacies.

Here’s what’s sharpening our palate before cracking open those shells…

1. Co-op Irresistible Gavi Broglia DOCG 2025, Italy, £11, Co-op in-store

Whether it’s seafood linguine or seared scallops, you can’t beat a bottle of Gavi – the cortese grape is behind the wine and this one’s a winner with its crisp, refreshing characteristic peach, honey and white fruit flavours, citrus, delicate almond note, and nicely textured palate backed by good acidity. Delicious.

2. Champteloup Muscadet Sevre et Maine 2025, Loire, France, £11.25, Waitrose Cellar

A Loire classic with a plate of half a dozen oysters, the natural minerality and briny saltiness in this marvellous muscadet perfectly complements the fresh, sweet, saline flavours of oysters; especially with its subtle creaminess, purity of fruit, lemony acidity and crisp, fresh finish. Extremely drinkable.

3. Errazuriz Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Chile, £12, Waitrose Cellar

A snappy savvy blanc with a breezy palate and punchy fruit… herbal, citrus and tropical aromas lead to a vibrant palate with notes of passion fruit, white peach, zesty lime, green apple and subtle herbaceousness; lively acidity and mouthwatering finish. A great match with garlic prawns or ceviche.

4. Louis Jadot Macon-Villages 2025, Burgundy, France, £12.75, Tesco

A top value Macon-Villages from an excellent producer, this fresh and lively chardonnay is a natural bedfellow with richer shellfish – think langoustine, lobster and crab cakes with its nice acidity to balance the sweet delicate flavours – topped with delightful flavours of green apple, ripe pear and citrus. A delectable quaffer, and one which also cries out for moules mariniere and crusty bread to dunk in the creamy white wine and garlic sauce.

5. Chablis Esprit de Chablis 2024, Burgundy, France, £18.75, Waitrose Cellar

Enticing from word go and precisely poised, this Burgundy classic has a hallmark stony minerality and combines delicate floral and citrus aromas with stone fruit flavours, expressive minerality, delicious purity of fruit with depth, concentration and fine lemony acidity. Elegant and one for oysters, scallops, crabmeat and pretty much any shellfish you fancy.

6. The Heretics Deluxe Seven Chardonnay 2025, England, £35, We Are The Heretics

English sparkling wines may be at the top of their game, but if this classy chardonnay is anything to go by, English still wines are racing through the ranks – and the future is looking bright, very bright. Fresh and stylish with aromas of honeysuckle and subtle citrus, with a lively, refreshing mix of white peach and lemony-laced green apple, balanced acidity and lifted, lasting finish, it’s a winner with classic dressed crab starters. Spendy but worth splashing out for… cheers!