Selection
Selection
Moulin Touchais Coteaux du Layon 1998
French Dessert
Brilliant gold in the glass, with rich apricot, baked apple and dried fruit joined by honeyed spice and a subtle botrytised complexity. The palate is luscious yet disciplined, balancing mature sweetness with a bright seam of acidity and gently savoury depth. Long and poised on the finish, it is excellent with blue cheese, tarte tatin or fruit-based desserts.
Domaine Roger Champault 2024 Menetou-Salon Blanc
French White
Bright, lifted aromas of grapefruit, lemon zest and white flowers meet a subtle herbal edge and wet-stone minerality. The palate is crisp and linear, driven by zesty citrus and green orchard fruit, with chalky texture and a saline snap. Clean, refreshing tension carries the finish. Ideal with oysters, goat cheese or simply as an aperitif.
Laurent Saillard 2018 Blank
French White
Bright citrus and pale orchard fruit move across a fine, gossamer texture. The palate is light but not slight, bringing old-vine concentration to a clean, naturally expressive frame. Gentle savoury detail and restrained richness sit beneath the freshness, and the finish stays structured, elegant and quietly persistent rather than overtly fruity.
Famille Joly 2016 Les Vieux Clos Savennières
French White
Domaine du Moulin de la Gardette 2020 Gigondas
French Red
Blackberry and dark plum lead with peppery herbs, lavender and a touch of leather. The palate is medium-bodied and poised, combining ripe fruit with polished tannins and fresh acidity. Savoury spice and dried herbs gather through the centre, giving the generous fruit a firm, clean and persistent finish.
Domaine Montmartel 2016 Côtes du Rhône Villages Visan
French Red
Vincent Paris 2024 Cornas Granit 30
French Red
Black cherry and raspberry open with dried violet and orange blossom, followed by pepper and warm spice. Medium bodied and vivid, the palate feels polished rather than heavy, with smooth, refined tannins carrying the fruit into a savoury, persistent finish. Give it a brief decant and serve with roast lamb, grilled mushrooms or lentils with herbs.
Château Haut-Marbuzet 1986 Saint-Estèphe
French Red
Cassis and spicy berry fruit open with smoke, cedar, tobacco and espresso, followed by earthy and savoury tones. The palate is full-bodied and supple, its mature fruit layered with vanilla, dark chocolate and sweet toast. Structured tannins remain composed, carrying the wine into a long, gently meaty finish.
Château Léoville-Las Cases 1985 Saint-Julien
French Red
Mature and beautifully composed, with cassis, wild strawberry and dark fruit joined by cedar, tobacco, dark chocolate, dried berries, crushed stone and rose petal. Powerful yet sophisticated, the palate is vivid and harmonious, with velvety structure and a long, lingering finish. Decant carefully for about one hour and serve with roast beef, lamb or mushrooms.
Château Léoville-Las Cases 1994 Saint-Julien
French Red
Elegant and mature, with blackberry, cassis and ripe fruit set against earth, liquorice, discreet spice, vanilla and oak. Medium-bodied, the palate has refined acidity, balanced silky tannins and a measured, savoury finish that shows a lightly drying edge. Give it about two hours in a decanter and serve with simply roasted beef or lamb.
Château Latour 2005 Pauillac
French Red
Black currant and black olive anchor a deep, brooding bouquet, layered with cedar, walnut, graphite, bitumen and savoury spice. The palate is muscular and intensely concentrated, its grainy tannins and cedary oak carrying through a firm, mineral and chocolate-toned finish. Still youthful, it rewards patience; if opened now, decant for about three hours and serve with roast leg of lamb.
Château La Fleur-Pétrus 1997 Pomerol
French Red
Ripe dark fruit opens with rose, violet and sweet spice, followed by a measured note of oak. The palate is supple and composed, with mature fruit, savoury earth and tertiary complexity held in careful balance. Silky texture brings depth without heaviness, while retained vitality carries the floral, gently spiced finish.
Château Lafite Rothschild 2000 Pauillac
French Red
Smoke, cigar wrapper, ripe plum and currant open into cedar, wet earth and warm spice. The palate is rich and full, combining deep concentration with bright red fruit, silky tannins and a measured dusty edge on the long, classic finish. Still poised for further development, it benefits from two to three hours in a decanter before serving with lamb or beef.
Château Léoville Barton 2003 Saint-Julien
French Red
Blackberry, black cherry and cassis lead into liquorice, dark chocolate and sweet tobacco. The palate is full and concentrated, with firm yet integrated tannins carrying ripe fruit, leather and forest-floor complexity. Floral notes and mineral freshness keep the structure balanced through a long, focused and quietly powerful finish.
Château Palmer 2016 Margaux
French Red
Pure and expressive, with black cherry, cassis, blueberry and violet lifted by graphite, crushed stone, anise and subtle oak. Dense and concentrated but remarkably polished, the palate combines vibrant freshness with ripe tannins, savoury mineral detail and a long, poised finish. Still youthful, it benefits from about four hours in a decanter before serving with slow-cooked beef or lamb.
Château Angélus 2016
French Red
Black plum, blackberry and dark cherry rise from a deeply perfumed bouquet, joined by cedar, violet and a touch of bitter orange. The palate is rich yet energetic, with dense, refined tannins framing generous fruit and a fresh, dry core. Long and poised, it suits roast lamb, beef tenderloin or truffle dishes.
Cos d’Estournel 1986 Saint-Estèphe
French Red
Ripe plum, blackcurrant and blackberry meet liquorice, graphite and a smoky, toasted note. The palate is concentrated yet composed, with savoury depth, firm grainy tannins and mineral freshness holding the mature fruit in shape. Cedar and warm spice build through a long, refined finish that remains powerful without feeling heavy.
Bruno Paillard NV Rosé Première Cuvée Champagne
French Sparkling
Copper-rose in colour, with fine bubbles and a vivid nose of redcurrant, sour cherry, wild strawberry and violet. A discreet lemon note brings lift. The palate is lively and chalky, capturing ripe red fruit without heaviness, then narrowing into a fresh, refined and gently saline finish. Excellent with sushi, cured ham or roast poultry.
Verrier & Fils NV Cuvée Fleuron Brut Champagne
French Sparkling
Refined and finely drawn, with fresh butter, almond, bergamot and thyme opening into candied lemon and orange. The palate is lively and precise, its fine mousse carrying bright citrus, chalky minerality and a subtle saline note. A measured creaminess rounds the edges before a long, pure finish of lemon, iodine and brioche. Serve with oysters, gougères, smoked trout or light hors d'oeuvres.
Taittinger NV Prestige Rosé
French Sparkling
Bright raspberry, cherry and blackcurrant rise from the glass with a light floral lift and a discreet hint of brioche. The palate is vivid and full, its fresh red fruit carried by a fine, persistent mousse and clean acidity. Velvety texture brings polish without weight, leading to a crisp, balanced finish with excellent definition.
Stéphane Regnault NV Lydien Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Champagne
French Sparkling
Open and energetic, this expressive Blanc de Blancs places pure Chardonnay character over a firm chalk foundation. The palate is dry and precise, with measured breadth from extended lees ageing and a clear mineral line from the south-facing Grand Cru site. Extra Brut restraint keeps the finish focused, vivid and composed.
Bruno Paillard 2012 Assemblage Champagne
French Sparkling
Candied citrus, kiwi and fresh lemon lead a bright, focused bouquet, with white fruit, ginger and a gentle brioche note adding depth. Low dosage keeps the palate taut and precise, while fine bubbles and a chalky mineral line carry the flavours cleanly. Serve well chilled with oysters, sashimi or gougères.
Douglas Laing Old Particular Glen Grant 1994 20 Year Old Single Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700 mL
Scottish Whisky
Elegant and quietly expressive, with lime, vanilla and honey opening over sweet malt and a restrained touch of oak. The palate is smooth and balanced, carrying citrus and light spice through a rounded cereal core. Mature wood stays in the background rather than dominating. The finish is medium to long, leaving vanilla, lime, gentle sweetness and seasoned oak in calm proportion.
Arran Sauternes Wine Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Scottish Whisky
Ripe apricot and honeyed melon open with honeysuckle, marzipan and soft vanilla. The palate is generous but lively, balancing honey and sultana with citrus zest, measured spice and a light saline note. Toasted oak gives the fruit a firm frame. The finish is long and warming, leaving vanilla, dried fruit, citrus oil and gentle spice.
The GlenDronach 2009 10 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700 mL
Scottish Whisky
Sweet orange and bramble fruit open with chocolate, nutmeg and raisin. The palate is rich but measured, carrying red-berry compote and mandarin through creamy vanilla and milk chocolate. Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso cask influence gives the malt its rounded fruit and polished spice. The finish is long and warming, leaving sultana, toasted oak, dark fruit and a gentle resinous note.
Arran 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Scottish Whisky
Citrus and vanilla lead with herbal freshness, dried grass and a lightly biscuity note. The palate is sweet and rounded, bringing orchard fruit and honeyed malt into balance with cinnamon and soft oak. Sherry and bourbon casks add breadth without overwhelming the fruit. The finish is clean and warming, leaving apple, lemon, vanilla, cinnamon and a gentle cereal richness.
DEVINE Glen Saanich Single Malt Whisky 750 mL
Canadian Whisky
Sweet grain and malt lead with ripe pear, mild vanilla and a quiet floral lift. The palate develops cinnamon, clove and citrus bitterness, warmed by spice but softened by caramel and toasted grain. A faint coastal note brings freshness to the richer malt character. The finish is lingering and clean, leaving toasted bread, roasted malt, pear skin and a final trace of sea air.
Kujira 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Ryukyu Japanese Whisky 700 mL
Japanese Whisky
Natural honey and sherry lead a rounded, sweet aroma, joined by coconut, vanilla and dried fruit. The palate is silky and warming, bringing molasses and caramel through a tart fruit note that keeps the richness in check. A light balsamic edge adds definition. The finish is long and gently spiced, leaving honey, dried fruit, vanilla and quiet tropical warmth.
Arran Sherry Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Scottish Whisky
Dried fig, dark cherry and roasted nuts lead into orange peel and warm baking spice. The palate is full and generous, with chocolate, raisin and honeyed malt balanced by a fresh citrus line. Oak adds depth without becoming heavy. The finish is long and warming, leaving walnut, dark fruit, cocoa and a final touch of spice.