France
Frédéric Savart La Moufle 2020 Les Mesneux Premier Cru Extra Brut Champagne 750 mL
$384.99Dried pear and bright citrus lead into ginger, sage and dried flowers, with a fine creamy touch beneath the fruit. The palate is tense and energetic, its Meunier-led core cut by saline minerality and chalky precision. Spice and menthol bring lift as the wine opens, while restrained dosage keeps the finish dry and focused. Balanced, pure and persistent, it closes with savoury mineral detail.
Jérôme Prévost La Closerie Les Béguines NV Extra Brut Champagne 750 mL
$382.99Golden in colour, with a fine mousse and an expressive smoky edge. Brioche, nectarine and lemon zest lead into chalk, wet stone and a subtle flinty note. The palate is taut and concentrated, driven by lemon oil, brisk freshness and firm linearity. Hints of honey and iron add depth without softening the mineral focus, and the finish remains long, bright and precise.
Château Haut-Bailly 2005 Pessac-Léognan 750 mL
$379.99Mature and composed, with blackcurrant, blackberry and dark plum framed by graphite, tobacco and worn leather. The palate is generous without becoming heavy, its ripe fruit held in place by fine, persistent tannins and a savoury mineral line. Cedar and earth emerge with air, while measured acidity keeps the texture fresh. The finish is long and quietly complex, carrying dark fruit, pencil lead and gentle spice.
Méo-Camuzet Frère et Sœurs 2023 Chambolle-Musigny Pinot Noir 750 mL
$379.99Perfumed, crunchy red fruit opens with violet and rose-petal lift, followed by a quiet thread of spice. The palate is dry, medium-bodied and finely shaped, with fresh acidity giving the fruit precision and energy. Silky texture and fine tannins keep the wine graceful rather than weighty. The finish is pure and persistent, returning to red berries, florals and subtle spice with composed length.
Paul Jaboulet Aîné 2019 Hermitage La Chapelle 750 mL
$379.99Black olive and smoked bacon give the first impression a dark, savoury tone, followed by crushed blackberry, graphite and violet. The palate is dense but not jammy, with concentrated fruit held by firm, fine-grained tannins. A clear mineral line keeps the power focused, and the finish is exceptionally long, elegant and floral. Decant well before serving with venison, braised beef or aged hard cheese.
Drouet et Fils Paradis de Famille Grande Champagne Cognac
$379.99Dark copper in colour, with an aromatic bouquet of rancio, ripe plum and citrus over cedar, cigar box and tobacco. Cinnamon and polished wood bring warm spice without obscuring the fruit. The palate is powerful but notably mellow, with a velvety texture and quiet liquorice depth. The finish is enduring and composed, carrying candied fruit, tobacco and seasoned oak.
Domaine Ponsot Clos des Monts Luisants Vieilles Vignes 2015 Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru Blanc 750 mL
$369.99Ripe yellow fruit, pear and green apple open with lemon rind, almond and a quiet honeyed note. The palate is broad and creamy, yet fresh acidity and salinity keep the texture composed. Toast, chestnut and warm spice add depth around a core of citrus and orchard fruit. Full-bodied but controlled, it finishes long and savoury, with mineral tension carrying the richness.
Remoissenet 2019 Vosne-Romanee Mg
$369.99A poised large-format red Burgundy with ripe cherry, wild strawberry, rose and violet. Earthy notes of forest floor and exotic spice add depth, followed by black tea, cinnamon and clove as the wine opens. Pure fruit and fine structure carry the palate through a complex finish, making it a fine match for duck, roast poultry, mushrooms or aged cheese.
Roses de Jeanne Cédric Bouchard VV/R23 Blanc de Noirs Champagne NV 750 mL
$359.99Fine bubbles carry citrus, red apple and pear, with plum skin and strawberry adding a subtle red-fruit accent. Blossom and chalk bring lift, while almond, nougat and fresh pastry build gentle richness. The palate is taut and energetic, its high acidity balanced by a creamy mousse and measured roundness. Mineral tension runs through a long, dry finish marked by lime, toast and a quiet saline edge.
Domaine Ponsot Clos des Monts Luisants Vieilles Vignes 2016 Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru Blanc 750 mL
$359.99Pale gold in colour, with lemon curd, ripe orchard fruit and a measured nutty edge. Preserved orange and almond add depth, while spice and wet stone keep the nose composed. The palate is broad and lightly creamy, balanced by firm acidity and a focused mineral line. A gentle oxidative note brings savoury complexity without overwhelming the fruit, and the finish is long, dry and quietly saline.
Domaine Ponsot Clos des Monts Luisants Très Vieilles Vignes 2014 Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru Blanc 750 mL
$359.99Yellow fruit and citrus lead a rich, stony nose, with flint and restrained oak adding savoury depth. The palate opens broad and rounded, then gains freshness and tension with air. Lemon, pineapple and a light oxidative edge sit over firm acidity and clear mineral structure. Concentrated but not heavy, it finishes long, spicy and saline, with the fruit held in precise balance.
Chateau Trotte Vieille 2005 Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
$359.99Black cherry, plum and blackcurrant lead a complex, mineral profile, joined by liquorice, earth and truffle. The palate is medium to full in body, with fine tannins and fresh acidity keeping the fruit precise. Cedar, tea leaf and a measured chocolate note add savoury depth. The finish is long and layered, returning to plum, herbs and limestone-like mineral tension.
Henriot Cuvée Hemera 2006 Brut Champagne 750 mL
$349.99Even gold in colour, with a fine mousse and aromas of brioche, lemon meringue and jasmine. Pear and ripe yellow apple add fruit depth, while vanilla cream, hazelnut and oyster shell bring savoury complexity. The palate is rich but well shaped, with clear acidity and a lightly saline edge maintaining freshness. Rounded and mature, it finishes with lingering citrus, toasted nuts and sea-spray lift.
Château Beychevelle 1986 Saint-Julien 750 mL
$349.99Kirsch, cassis and damson rise from a mature bouquet edged with eucalyptus, sandalwood and light smoke. The palate is concentrated and broad, with earth-streaked black fruit held by a firm tannic frame and fresh acidity. Cedar, fennel and a subtle truffle note add complexity as the wine opens. Medium-bodied yet persistent, it closes with focus, savoury depth and composed balance.
Chateau Haut Bailly Grand Cru Classe 2019
$349.99A refined Cabernet-led Pessac-Léognan with cassis, black cherry and plum, layered with violet, tobacco, cedar, graphite and crushed stone. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, yet sleek and composed, with fine tannins and fresh acidity carrying the fruit into a persistent mineral finish. Decant before serving with roast beef, lamb or duck.
Jean-Philippe Fichet 2021 Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Chardonnay 750 mL
$341.99Pear and citrus open with acacia, lilac and rose petal, followed by a quiet note of fennel. The palate is generous yet energetic, with a finely textured centre and a clear, punchy line of freshness. Floral detail remains lifted as the fruit gains depth. The finish is precise and youthful, carrying citrus, pear and gentle savoury nuance with composed austerity and notable length.
Domaine Collet & Fils 2022 Chablis Premier Cru Vaillons 3 L
$339.99Elegant and finely structured, the palate carries notable density through a measured, linear frame. Its texture is composed and quietly expansive, balancing freshness with a subtle, rounded breadth from its mixed-vessel élevage. The wine builds gradually across the middle without losing precision. A very long finish preserves the same poised, understated character, making the overall impression clear, refined and complete.
Agrapart Minéral Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne
$339.99Lemon zest, bitter almond and white flowers rise over a pronounced chalky note. The palate is bright and tightly drawn, with fine bubbles and bracing acidity giving the citrus fruit precision. Saline and savoury through the long finish, it has enough depth for scallops, grilled fish, roast chicken or firm Alpine cheese.
Domaine Marcel Lapierre 2021 Morgon 3 L
$334.99Dried cherry, licorice and savoury spice emerge with a pronounced flinty note. Cool and sleek on the palate, the wine carries impressive concentration without losing its light-footed Beaujolais character. Fine acidity keeps the fruit precise while stony mineral detail tightens the frame. The finish is long, structured and harmonious, lingering on dried red fruit, spice and crushed stone.