France
Verrier & Fils NV Pinot Noir Champagne
Les Troix Croix 2019 Fronsac
A polished Fronsac with sun-warmed blackberry, cocoa and vanilla over an earthy mineral note. The palate is generous yet composed, with smooth tannins carrying the dark fruit into a long, gently savoury finish. Its balance of ripeness and structure suits roast beef, braised lamb, mushrooms or an unhurried dinner built around deeply flavoured dishes.
Arnaud de Villeneuve 1999 Rivesaltes Ambré
Fresh fig, vanilla and gently toasted dried fruit lead a mature, deeply aromatic profile. The palate is rich yet composed, bringing oxidative warmth and savoury depth into balance with lingering fruit and a measured finish. Serve lightly chilled alongside almond tart, dried-fruit cake, blue cheese or dark chocolate with roasted nuts.
Chateau Maucoil 2019 Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Sun-warmed strawberry and red cherry lead, sharpened by cassis and blackberry and layered with brambly herbs. The palate is richly concentrated and penetrating, yet zesty and vibrant, with dark fruit, spice and savoury depth held by fine, tautly composed tannins. Generous in scale but balanced, finishing with freshness and precision.
Château Haut-Vigneau 2015 Blaye 1.5L (Magnum)
Matured raspberry, strawberry and blueberry lead a full, expressive nose, with mineral detail and restrained oak in support. The palate is warm, round and rich, yet soft in texture, carrying the fruit with an easy, composed feel. A long, silky finish completes the profile. Serve with roast beef, veal or game.
Famille Dutraive 2021 Fleurie Les Déduits
Initially restrained on the nose, it opens with a broad aromatic shape and quietly deep fruit. The palate is lively and energetic, with a fine vibration of freshness carrying the flavour through a clean, poised finish. Elegant rather than showy, it suits roast chicken, charcuterie or mushroom dishes.
Remoissenet Père & Fils 2019 Givry Blanc
Blossom honey and citrus lead the nose, joined by lilies and dried apricot as the wine opens. The palate is juicy and rounded, with ripe stone fruit, a light vanilla nuance and enough fresh acidity to keep the texture lively. A gently savoury mineral note brings definition to the clean, composed finish.
Clos Marsalette 2019 Pessac-Leognan
A classically structured Pessac-Léognan with blackcurrant, blackberry and graphite, joined by iodine, earth, tar and black tea. The palate is medium-bodied and fresh, with firm, fine-grained tannins giving the dark fruit a precise frame. Savoury and composed through the finish, it benefits from air and suits roast lamb, beef or mushroom-led dishes.
Les Pinot Blacks 2019 Irancy Vallee de Coigny
Highly perfumed, with rose, ripe red fruit and subtle whole-cluster lift rising above well-integrated oak. The palate is silky and immediately appealing, carrying generous flavour over a fine, supportive grain of tannin without dryness. Wide, gently phenolic and poised on the finish, it is both sophisticated and ready to enjoy.
Jean-Claude Lapalu 2019 Brouilly Cuvee des Fous
Fragrant and energetic, with blackberry, black cherry and raspberry framed by violets, dried rose and a faint earthy edge. The palate is dry and lively, with supple fruit, fine grip and notes of licorice, cinnamon and smoke adding dimension. Lightly chill before serving; its freshness and savoury detail work beautifully at the table with charcuterie, roast chicken, pork or mushroom dishes.
Dalem 2018 Fronsac
Deep garnet-purple, with baked blueberry, kirsch, redcurrant jelly and earthy truffle aromas. The palate is full-bodied and generous, layering black fruit with brighter red-fruit accents and a firm, velvety structure. A refreshing lift keeps the finish poised. Pair with roast lamb, braised beef, duck or aged hard cheese.
Domaine Guiberteau 2020 Saumur Blanc
Jean Foillard 2023 Morgon Côte du Py
Dried cherry and prune lead a soft, unctuous palate, with concentrated fruit carried by a supple texture. There is seriousness beneath the generosity, but the wine remains composed and flowing rather than dense. Its pure, generous shape makes it a natural partner for charcuterie, roast chicken or goat cheese, while the fruit remains clear enough to enjoy on its own.
Jean-Claude Lapalu 2022 Brouilly La Croix des Rameaux
Dark fruit sits behind a clear, mouth-filling palate, with fine-grained tannin giving the wine an architectural sense of shape. The texture is firm but never coarse, and a slow, mouth-watering finish brings freshness to the structure. Distinctive and composed, it suits roast chicken, charcuterie or grilled mushrooms.
Boudier 2018 Savigny-Les-Beaunes
Medium ruby in colour, with delicate floral aromas opening into rose petal, red cherry, raspberry and soft spice. The palate is light on its feet, shaped by fresh acidity and fine tannins rather than weight. A poised, fragrant Pinot Noir with a clean, savoury finish and understated Burgundian character.
Eve & Michel Rey 2018 Mâcon-Vergisson La Roche
Grapefruit and lemon zest lead with bright precision, followed by fresh nuts and a delicate thread of smoke. The palate is composed and quietly generous, with clear Chardonnay fruit, a fine mineral line and enough texture to soften the citrus drive. Clean and persistent through the finish, it pairs naturally with roast poultry, firm fish or creamy vegetables.
Trimbach 2016 Reserve Pinot Gris
Ripe Mirabelle plum and pear shape the nose, giving a generous first impression without excess sweetness. The palate is resolutely dry, concentrated and fresh, with an earthy undertone adding depth beneath the fruit. Taut and clean from entry to finish, it carries its weight with poise and closes with whistle-clean precision.
Bénédicte & Stéphane Tissot NV Crémant du Jura Rosé
Redcurrant and raspberry rise with rose petals, toast and a gentle almond note. Fine bubbles give the palate an elegant, dry profile, carrying bright red fruit over crisp acidity and a subtle stony mineral edge. The finish is clean and persistent, leaving a restrained floral lift and enough savoury depth to keep the wine composed rather than overtly fruity.
Château de la Gardine 2021 Châteauneuf-du-Pape 750 mL
Dark cherry and blackberry open with espresso, leather and a subtle oak note. The palate is rich and rounded, with concentrated fruit held by smooth, powerful tannins. Savoury and earthy undertones add depth without crowding the wine's generous core, while the texture remains polished and composed. The finish is long and layered, leaving dark fruit, espresso, leather and a measured Rhône warmth.
Verrier & Fils NV Cuvée Fleuron Brut Champagne
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.