Selection
Selection
Pio Cesare 1996 Barolo Ornato
Italian Red
Plum, dark cherry and candied fruit lead a ripe, generous bouquet. Dried flowers and savoury meat add mature complexity, while chocolate and spice bring depth. The palate is full and concentrated, with briary berry fruit held in balance by fresh acidity and round, lightly chewy tannins. Long and composed, it closes with dark fruit, cocoa and a persistent earthy finish.
Ceretto Bricco Rocche 1997 Barolo Brunate
Italian Red
Black cherry, cedar and pipe tobacco lead a complex, mature bouquet. Tar, earth and mushroom add savoury depth, while liquorice and a faint herbal note bring lift. The palate is full yet balanced, with concentrated dark fruit carried by firm, resolved tannins. Long and composed, it closes with cherry, tobacco, dried herbs and a persistent earthy finish.
Ceretto Bricco Rocche 1997 Barolo Prapò
Italian Red
Dried rose, red berries and ripe plum lead a broad, fragrant bouquet. Mushroom and soft earth add mature savoury depth, while a dark chocolate note brings polish. The palate is full and layered, with generous fruit shaped by firm tannins and steady freshness. Persistent and composed, it closes with red fruit, cocoa, dried flowers and a measured earthy grip.
Domaine Louis Carillon et Fils 1999 Puligny-Montrachet
French White
White peach, lemon zest and yellow apple lead a lifted, finely mature bouquet. Almond and wet stone add quiet depth, while a touch of beeswax brings savoury complexity. The palate is fresh and poised, with citrus brightness and mineral tension carrying the fruit. Elegant and persistent, it closes with orchard fruit, toasted almond and a clean, stony finish.
Maison Louis Jadot 2009 Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru Estournelles-Saint-Jacques
French Red
Cherry, redcurrant and cassis lead a ripe yet lifted bouquet. Liquorice, iris and crushed stone add aromatic detail, while espresso, cedar and a hint of grilled meat bring savoury depth. The palate is concentrated and elegant, with dark fruit carried by firm, even tannins and vivid minerality. Focused and persistent, it closes with tangy red berries, earth and spice.
Maison Joseph Drouhin 2009 Beaune Premier Cru Clos des Mouches Rouge
French Red
Morello cherry, raspberry and blackberry lead an intense, fresh bouquet. Smoky notes and liquorice add depth, while pepper, tobacco and undergrowth bring mature savoury complexity. The palate is clear-cut and fleshy, its firm structure softened by silky tannins and lively acidity. Refined and harmonious, it closes with red fruit, earth and a long, gently spiced finish.
Maison Joseph Drouhin 2009 Chambolle-Musigny Magnum 1.5 L
French Red
Violet and black cherry lead a bright, refined bouquet. Damp earth and a discreet truffle note add savoury complexity, while candied red fruit brings gentle richness. The palate is silky and composed, with fine tannins balancing supple texture and lively acidity. Elegant and persistent, it closes with cherry, earth and a long, delicately spiced finish.
Ceretto 2018 Barolo Prapò
Italian Red
Ripe red cherry and tart raspberry lead an elegant, finely layered bouquet. Dried rose, star anise and camphor add lift, while truffle, underbrush and tobacco bring savoury depth. The palate is full yet precise, with compact red fruit carried by firm, refined tannins and fresh mint. Persistent and earthy, it closes with graphite, spice and a measured mineral grip.
Egly-Ouriet NV Les Vignes de Vrigny Premier Cru Extra Brut Champagne
French Sparkling
Pear, apple and white grapefruit lead a bright, expressive bouquet. Raspberry and strawberry add a red-fruited accent, while honey, buttered toast and ginger bring savoury depth. The palate is precise and energetic, balancing a creamy mousse with vivid acidity and smoky chalky minerality. Dry and persistent, it closes with orchard fruit, citrus and a clean mineral lift.
Domaine Alex Moreau 2022 Pommard Premier Cru Les Fremiers
French Red
Red berries and soft earth lead a highly floral, finely detailed bouquet. A touch of crushed anise adds lift, while subtle spice brings quiet savoury depth. The palate is generous and caressing, with excellent volume carried by fresh acidity and a clear mineral line. Firm and compact through the finish, it closes with red fruit, flowers and measured earthy tension.
Palmer 2020 Alter Ego de Palmer Margaux
French Red
Violet, rose petal and ripe black cherry lead a vivid, perfumed bouquet. Blackberry and cassis add depth, while baking chocolate, cedar and crushed stone bring measured savoury detail. The palate is fleshy and seamless, with a bright core of dark fruit shaped by fine, powdery tannins and lively acidity. Fresh and expansive, it closes with berries, flowers and a long mineral finish.
Egly-Ouriet NV Les Vignes de Bisseuil Premier Cru Extra Brut Champagne
French Sparkling
Lemon oil, crisp pear and green apple lead a bright, finely textured bouquet. White flowers and apricot add lift, while almond pastry and faint mineral smoke bring savoury depth. The palate is concentrated yet racy, its creamy texture sharpened by piercing acidity and a firm chalky line. Dry and persistent, it closes with citrus, orchard fruit and a saline finish.
Marchesi Antinori 2021 Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Superiore
Italian Red
Blackcurrant, blackberry and black cherry lead a deep, finely layered bouquet. Violet and wild Mediterranean herbs add lift, while tobacco, liquorice and roasted coffee bring savoury polish. The palate is intense yet graceful, with concentrated dark fruit carried by silky tannins and bright freshness. Long and composed, it closes with cocoa, cedar and a persistent saline mineral note.
Château d’Issan 2022 Margaux
French Red
Blackcurrant, blackberry and dark cherry lead a concentrated, aromatic bouquet. Violet, orange peel and cedar add lift and polish, while graphite and dried herbs bring savoury definition. The palate is medium to full-bodied, its ripe fruit framed by fine, structured tannins and clear freshness. Supple and precise, it closes with dark berries, mineral detail and a long, quietly spicy finish.
Domaine de la Touraize 2018 Arbois Vin Jaune
French White
Fresh leather and delicate flowers lead a lifted, quietly oxidative bouquet. Candied almond and warm spice add depth, while a clear pink-salt note keeps the profile vivid and savoury. The palate is airy and elegant rather than heavy, balancing nutty richness with fine acidity and persistent mineral tension. Distinctive and composed, it closes with dried fruit, sea salt and a long almond finish.
Domaine Piguet-Girardin 2022 Meursault
French White
Ripe pear, white peach and yellow plum lead a generous, finely layered bouquet. White flowers, hazelnut and light toast add detail, while a discreet buttery note brings classic breadth. The palate is full and rounded without feeling heavy, its orchard fruit balanced by lively freshness and a limestone edge. Clean and persistent, it finishes with stone fruit, almond and quiet mineral tension.
Domaine Zind-Humbrecht 2022 Rangen de Thann Clos Saint-Urbain Grand Cru Riesling
French White
Smoke, flint and wet stone lead a restrained, intensely mineral bouquet. With air, yellow fruit and subtle tropical notes emerge, adding breadth without obscuring the volcanic character. The palate is powerful yet finely chiselled, driven by vivid acidity and a firm stony core. Dry, harmonious and exceptionally persistent, it closes with citrus, earth and an emphatic saline finish.
Vega-Sicilia Alión 2016 Ribera del Duero
Spanish Red
Blackberry, plum and dark cherry lead a concentrated, finely layered bouquet. Violet adds aromatic lift, while cocoa, roasted coffee and vanilla bring polished oak detail. The palate is generous yet controlled, with dense fruit carried by fresh acidity and firm, well-shaped tannins. Long and savoury, it finishes with dark berries, toast, spice and a clear mineral note.
Château Beauregard 2019 Pomerol
French Red
Black cherry, cassis and damson plum lead a deep, polished bouquet. Violet, dried herbs and liquorice add lift and savoury definition, while baking chocolate and gentle spice bring measured richness. The palate is full and fleshy, with concentrated dark fruit shaped by velvety tannins and fresh acidity. Harmonious and persistent, it closes with cocoa, earth and a lingering note of ripe berries.
Château Giscours 2022 Margaux
French Red
Cassis, blackberry and dark cherry lead a deep, expressive bouquet. Violet and rose add lift, while graphite, cedar and savoury spice bring definition. The palate is rich yet fresh, its concentrated black fruit shaped by refined, creamy tannins and a clear mineral line. Powerful without excess, it closes long with dark berries, flowers, tobacco and a measured saline note.
Bollinger PN TX20 Blanc de Noirs Champagne
French Sparkling
Lemon zest, white peach and quince lead a vivid, finely layered bouquet. Redcurrant and apricot skin add fruit depth, while flint and shortcrust pastry bring savoury detail. The palate is vinous and composed, balancing orchard-fruit richness with bright acidity and a firm mineral line. Long and precise, it finishes with citrus, red berries and a persistent saline note.
Beaulieu Vineyard Tapestry Reserve 2005 Napa Valley Red Wine
American Red
Cassis, dark cherry and plum lead a rich, mature bouquet. Black olive, roasted herbs and cedar add savoury definition, while vanilla, coffee and liquorice bring polished depth. The palate is full and supple, with concentrated dark fruit framed by firm, integrated tannins and measured freshness. Long and composed, it closes with currant, tobacco, warm spice and a persistent earthy note.
Vietti 2018 Barolo Castiglione Magnum 1.5 L
Italian Red
Sour cherry, plum and crushed red berries lead a lifted, finely detailed bouquet. Rose petal, mint and alpine herbs add freshness, while tobacco, leather and white pepper bring savoury depth. The palate is structured yet composed, its bright acidity and fine tannins carrying the fruit with clarity. Long and chalky, it finishes with dried flowers, spice and a measured mineral grip.
Château L’Arrosée 1986 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
French Red
Dried black cherry, cassis and plum lead a mature, quietly complex bouquet. Truffle, cedar and earth add savoury depth, while tobacco and warm spice bring further dimension. The palate is medium-bodied and supple, with softened tannins carrying its remaining dark fruit. Balanced and composed, it closes with mineral detail, dried herbs and a persistent earthy finish.
Domaine Camus Père & Fils 2010 Chambertin Grand Cru
French Red
Dried red cherry, wild strawberry and cranberry lead an elegant, mature bouquet. Forest floor, tobacco and warm spice add savoury depth, while a light mineral note keeps the aromas precise. The palate is light to medium-bodied and finely resolved, with bright acidity carrying supple fruit over smooth tannins. Composed and persistent, it finishes with red berries, tea, underbrush and stone.
Offley Boa Vista 1970 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
Rose petal, dried fig and strawberry lead a mature, finely evolved bouquet. Violet, toffee and walnut add depth, while cocoa and warm spice bring a measured richness. The palate is rounded and composed, with soft dark fruit carried by gentle freshness and fully integrated tannins. Savoury and lingering, it closes with dried berries, cacao, nuts and a warming mineral note.
Masi Mazzano 2015 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Italian Red
Baked black cherry, dark plum and fig lead a powerful, mature bouquet. Wild berry compote, dried herbs and leather add savoury breadth, while mocha, dark chocolate and warm spice bring richness. The palate is full and structured, its concentrated fruit carried by firm tannins and balancing acidity. Long and warming, it closes with bitter cherry, cocoa, pine and a measured herbal edge.
Château Beauséjour Duffau-Lagarrosse 2000 Saint-Émilion
French Red
Blueberry, black raspberry and ripe plum lead a dense, expressive bouquet. Violet, crushed stone and camphor add lift, while liquorice, tobacco and warm spice bring savoury depth. The palate is full and richly layered, its generous fruit framed by supple tannins and fresh mineral energy. Long and composed, it finishes with dark berries, earth, spice and a persistent floral note.
Leonetti Cellar 2016 Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
American Red
Blackcurrant, blackberry and dark cherry lead a rich, focused bouquet. Dried rosemary, sage and lavender add lift, while coffee, cocoa and barrel spice bring depth. The palate is full and polished, its ripe fruit supported by firm, noble tannins and fresh acidity. Dense without feeling heavy, it finishes long with cassis, dark chocolate, herbs and a measured savoury note.
Château Gruaud Larose 2010 Saint-Julien
French Red
Cassis, blackberry and dark cherry lead a deep, classical bouquet. Liquorice, cedar and cigar box add savoury definition, while earth, dried herbs and a light floral note bring complexity. The palate is full and concentrated, its generous black fruit shaped by firm, polished tannins and fresh acidity. Long and composed, it closes with graphite, tobacco, dark spice and a persistent mineral note.