France
Chapoutier 2012 Côte-Rôtie La Mordorée
Raspberry and dark berry lead a fragrant aroma, joined by violet, rose petal and peppery spice. The palate is ample and elegant, with ripe fruit carried by fine structure and steady freshness. Black olive and a light touch of rosemary add savoury depth without overwhelming the fruit. The finish is balanced and persistent, leaving florals, spice and a composed mineral impression.
Chateau Talbot 2012 Saint-Julien
Cassis, blackcurrant and red currant lead a polished aroma, joined by plum, roasted herbs and a restrained tarry note. The palate is juicy and rounded, with soft tannins, fresh acidity and a medium-bodied sense of balance. Cedar, liquorice and spice add savoury depth. The finish is persistent and composed, leaving dark berries, dried herbs and gentle mineral lift.
Guigal 2014 Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde
Cherry and raspberry rise with cedar, cracked pepper and wild herbs. The palate is light on its feet yet structured, carrying red berry fruit through fine, spicy tannins and a smooth, even texture. A savoury herbal note gives the middle quiet complexity without weighing it down. The finish is fragrant and persistent, leaving pepper, red fruit, subtle wood and a gentle earthy echo.
Domaine Jamet 2019 Côte-Rôtie Fructus Voluptas
Red and black berries lead with violet, cracked pepper and a faint savoury note. The palate is supple and immediately expressive, carrying ripe fruit over fine tannins and a stony mineral line. Used oak adds quiet shape without obscuring the freshness. The finish is balanced and persistent, leaving blackberry, spice, smoke and a gentle herbal edge.
Château de Fonbel 2015 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Dark berries and sour cherry lead the aroma, joined by herbal spice, tobacco and a floral note. Red currant follows across the palate, while chocolate adds a darker register and mineral detail runs alongside the fruit. Berries, herbs, tobacco and cocoa continue through the middle. The persistent finish brings red currant and mineral character back into clear focus.
Voirin-Jumel NV L’Assemblage Tradition Brut
Ripe red fruit leads, followed by cherry biscuit, delicate pastry flakes, sea salt and chalky spice. The palate is vinous and generous rather than sharply linear, with equal parts Chardonnay and Pinot Noir bringing elegance and depth. Savoury, dry and lightly crunchy through the finish, it offers richness without losing its poised freshness.
Voirin-Jumel NV Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut
Charavin Plan De Dieu Mg
Full of southern Rhone warmth, with cherry, blackberry, thyme and wild garrigue herbs leading the way. The palate is rounded and generous, shaped by sun-ripened Grenache and the savoury imprint of a stony, sun-baked plateau. A supple, characterful red with ample fruit, Provencal depth and a quietly spicy finish.
Chateau Puech-Haut 2021 Prestige Languedoc Rouge
Blackberry, dried red cherry, strawberry and huckleberry lead a generous mix of red and dark fruit. The palate is concentrated and full without losing freshness, with lightly grippy tannins carrying the fruit into a firm, persistent finish. Serve slightly cool with grilled duck, roast lamb, a well-seared rib steak or a board of mature cheeses.
Corbillieres Fabel Barbou 2022 Oisly
Ripe gooseberry and peach lead, with acacia blossom and a light exotic lift. Dry and juicy, the palate combines lively, mature acidity with medium-bodied richness and fine texture from extended lees ageing. Sandy-clay soils and quartz lend precision, while the finish remains complex, elegant and persistent.
Domaine Roger Champault 2022 Côte de Champtin Sancerre
Juicy tropical fruit opens into a full, rounded palate shaped by bright freshness rather than weight. Gentle barrel texture and lees work bring savoury depth, while a fine hazelnut note gathers on the finish. The balance of ripe fruit, discreet richness and mineral poise suits roast chicken, grilled fish or creamy goat cheese.
Domaine Romain & Simon Pillot 2023 Bourgogne Rouge
Beau Joie NV Brut Nature Champagne
Clean and crisp from the first sip, with citrus, green apple and white flowers over a light yeasty note. The zero-dosage style keeps the palate dry and direct, while Pinot Noir brings firm structure and Chardonnay adds lift. Fine bubbles, fresh minerality and a savoury finish make this a versatile match for oysters, sashimi or fried seafood.
Armand de Brignac NV Brut Rosé Champagne
Bright red berries lead with a faint smoky edge. The palate is lively and generous, its deeper texture framed by fine bubbles and a composed, complex structure. Red fruit remains vivid through the rich, persistent finish, making this a versatile match for truffled veal, duck confit, wild salmon or savoury dishes with gentle spice.
Pierre Péters NV Rosé for Albane Brut Champagne
Fresh strawberry, raspberry and gooseberry lead with pink grapefruit, pomelo and delicate flowers. The palate is smooth and creamy, with persistent bubbles and vibrant red fruit held by energetic acidity. Chalky minerality emerges through the elegant finish, bringing purity and finely measured sweetness into balance.
Rene Geoffroy Expression Brut NV Champagne Premier Cru 3 L
Apple compote and ripe orchard fruit meet vanilla, toasted grain and a restrained nutty accent. The palate is generous and rounded at first, then gathers freshness and definition as the fine bubbles carry it toward a clean finish. Presented in a large format suited to a gathering, it pairs naturally with canapes, baked brie, roast poultry or savoury pastries.
Pierre Peters NV Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne
Built entirely from Chardonnay grown in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Cramant and Oger, this is a tightly framed, dry Champagne with a measured extra-brut style. A portion of perpetual reserve adds continuity and measured breadth, while at least 36 months on lees brings depth and texture. Serve well chilled with oysters, sashimi, tempura, smoked fish or aged Comté at the table.
Ayala NV Brut Majeur Champagne
Citrus, white flowers and white-fleshed fruit lead an expressive, finely detailed nose. The palate is fresh and balanced, with refined bubbles, clean fruit and a precise line from start to finish. Extended lees ageing adds quiet vinosity without compromising lift. A polished aperitif, it also works beautifully with shellfish, white fish, roast poultry or a cheese board.