France
Christian Drouin Blanche de Normandie Apple Brandy
Fresh apple and pear aromas open with a clear orchard-fruit character. The palate is crisp and expressive, moving from ripe fruit toward apple peel, gentle spice and a lightly warming finish. Its clean, unaged style keeps the fruit vivid and direct rather than oak-driven. Serve lightly chilled as a digestif, or use it in cocktails where fresh apple flavour and aromatic lift are welcome.
Chartreuse Yellow
Fresh herbal aromas lead with citrus, anise and warm turmeric-like spice. The palate is soft and rounded, balancing measured sweetness with floral notes and a gently bitter botanical edge. It is aromatic and layered without the force of a more intensely vegetal herbal liqueur, allowing the citrus and spice to remain clear through the finish. Serve well chilled, over ice or in a restrained spirit-forward cocktail.
Chartreuse Liqueur of the 9th Centenary
A powerful herbal core is softened by measured sweetness and a delicate floral lift. The palate sits between the brighter, sweeter style of yellow herbal liqueur and the more intense vegetal depth associated with green expressions, adding layered spice and fresh alpine character. Rich yet balanced, it finishes long, aromatic and gently warming. Serve chilled, over ice or in a restrained spirit-forward cocktail.
Ferrand Yuzu Late Harvest Dry Curaçao
Fragrant yuzu and mandarin lead the aroma, followed by vanilla, marzipan and a delicate floral note. The palate is rich and rounded, balancing sweet and sour citrus with candied depth, gentle spice and a lightly herbal edge. The finish remains bright despite the liqueur's pastry-like richness. Enjoy over ice, or use a measured pour in a Margarita, Sidecar or highball where the vivid citrus can remain clearly defined.
Ollivier Cottenceau Phénomène Dealcoholized Melon de Bourgogne 0.5%
Citrus and light orchard-fruit tones sit over a lean, mineral frame, with lees ageing adding subtle texture without sacrificing freshness. The palate is supple and bright, showing lively acidity, a faint natural spritz and a brisk saline finish. Serve well chilled with oysters, shellfish, soft goat cheese, vegetable terrines or simply prepared white fish. Its restrained sweetness and coastal profile make it especially useful at the table.
Julien Frémont Argile Farmhouse Cider
Baked apple, caramel and gentle sweet spice open the aroma, followed by a deep, rounded palate with fine bubbles and a clear mineral edge. Clay-soil bitterness balances the richer orchard fruit and carries the cider into a savoury, quietly persistent finish. Serve cool with roast pork, Camembert, buckwheat crêpes or an apple tart; its combination of freshness, depth and earthy structure handles both savoury and lightly sweet dishes.
JP. Chenet Alcohol-Free Chardonnay White
White pear and peach give the aroma a ripe but fresh fruit core, with citrus and delicate white flowers adding lift. A measured line of acidity keeps the palate clean and composed through a bright, easy finish. Serve well chilled with grilled fish, shellfish, roast chicken or a crisp green salad; its soft orchard fruit also suits mild cheeses and simply prepared vegetables.
JP. Chenet Alcohol-Free Cabernet-Syrah Red
Red and black fruits lead the aroma, joined by a measured thread of spice. The palate is supple and rounded, with enough freshness to keep the darker fruit clear and an elegant, gently savoury finish. Serve slightly cool with grilled vegetables, mushroom dishes, roast chicken or firm cheese; its fruit-forward shape also makes it an easy alcohol-free option beside charcuterie and casual weeknight meals.
René Geoffroy Ratafia Rouge
Amber with a reddish glint, opening on ripe red fruit, Morello cherry stones and warm spice. The palate is rich and rounded, with gentle sweetness balanced by fresh acidity and a lightly vinous, harmonious finish. Serve lightly chilled as an aperitif, or alongside blue cheese, crème brûlée, vanilla ice cream or dark chocolate with cherries; the combination of fruit, softness and freshness keeps it poised rather than heavy.
St-Rémy VSOP French Brandy 375 mL
Apricot, peach, gooseberry and wild strawberry lead, followed by delicate florals, vanilla and polished wood. The palate is balanced and harmonious, carrying the fruit into a smooth, lightly rounded texture before a generous vanilla finish. Its freshness keeps the oak measured rather than heavy. Enjoy it neat or over ice, or use it in a long drink with soda, a French-style highball or a fruit-led sangria.
Georges Glantenay 2022 Volnay Vieilles Vignes
Beautifully perfumed, with lifted red fruit and fine floral detail. The palate brings extra density without heaviness, driven by vibrant freshness, energy and striking intensity. Fine tannins provide quiet shape beneath the fruit, while the finish remains poised and persistent. Expressive now, it also has the balance and depth to age gracefully.
Glantenay 2021 Volnay
A delicate Volnay with bright ruby colour and aromas of violet, redcurrant and cherry. The palate is concentrated yet nuanced, allowing the fruit and floral character to stay clear while subtle savoury complexity begins to emerge. With time it can develop notes of spice, game and cooked plum; serve with duck, roast poultry, mushrooms or salmon.
Georges Glantenay 2018 Volnay 1er Cru Les Santenots
Broad and inviting on the nose, with layered red fruit and a subtle mineral undertone. The palate is rounded yet finely structured, combining generous fruit with a cool, steely line and mouth-watering freshness. Firm but polished tannins frame the wine, leading to a powerful, composed finish without hard edges.
Domaine Georges Glantenay 2018 Volnay Premier Cru Les Brouillards
Cool redcurrant opens with menthol, soft earth and a restrained touch of spice. The palate is suave and rounded, its red fruit carried by fine tannins and a fresh mineral line. The texture is generous without becoming heavy. A saline firmness shapes the finish, leaving red berries, earth, floral detail and a precise savoury edge.
Domaine Georges Glantenay 2017 Volnay Premier Cru Les Brouillards
Bright red berries lead with floral lift, cool stone and a quiet earthy note. The palate is energetic and finely structured, combining ripe fruit with firm, polished tannins and a clear mineral line. Richness builds without sacrificing balance or freshness. The finish is persistent and composed, leaving redcurrant, subtle spice and a clean stony impression.
Chateau de la Liquiere 2014 Cistus Faugeres
Ripe fruit and liquorice meet wild violet, cistus and an earthy lift on the nose. The palate is dense and richly textured, adding thyme and blond tobacco as it opens. A subtle, appetising bitterness brings shape to the finish, extending the wine with extra complexity while its underlying elegance remains firmly in view.
Château Barbebelle 2021 Héritage Rosé
Escaravailles 2023 Rasteau Heritage 1924
Sweet raspberry, framboise and floral notes rise from the glass, leading into a ripe, powerful palate that remains remarkably weightless. The texture is medium to full-bodied, framed by ultra-fine tannins and fresh, precise fruit. Made entirely from destemmed Grenache and raised in concrete, it pairs naturally with grilled lamb, duck, beef stew, roasted aubergine or aged hard cheese.
Moulin Borie 2015 Listrac Medoc
An elegant Listrac-Médoc with blackcurrant, blackberry and dark cherry, accented by subtle cedar and spice. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, with refined tannins and balanced acidity shaping the dark fruit without hardening it. Long and savoury through the finish, it is well matched with roast beef, lamb, mushrooms or mature hard cheese.
Mas Gabinele 2022 Faugeres
Ripe blackberry, plum and red cherry are layered with liquorice, pepper, tobacco and warm Mediterranean herbs. The palate is generous yet balanced, with supple tannins and enough freshness to keep the dark fruit clearly defined. Spice and a light savoury note carry the finish. Serve with grilled lamb, sausages or slow-cooked vegetables.