France
Domaine de la Solitude 2018 Cornelia Constanza Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Black cherry and liquorice lead, joined by raspberry, sandalwood, tea and a hint of cinnamon. The full-bodied palate is ripe and concentrated without excess weight, its supple, silky tannins bringing shape to the generous fruit. Floral notes, fine mineral salinity and gentle spice extend an elegant, harmonious finish.
Mas de Daumas Gassac 2022 Blanc 750 mL
Complex stone fruit and citrus open with floral lift and a clear mineral line. The palate is creamy yet fresh, combining peach, apricot and orchard fruit with restrained richness and focused acidity. Gentle honeyed and candied-fruit tones emerge through the middle without overwhelming the wine's energy. The finish is persistent and layered, returning to ripe fruit, mineral detail and a polished savoury edge.
Domaine Pattes Loup 2018 Chablis Premier Cru Vaillons Chardonnay 750 mL
Crisp green orchard fruit opens with white flowers, orange oil and a subtle almond-paste richness. The palate is satiny yet incisive, balancing ample fruit with a firm line of freshness. Chalky extract brings definition through the middle, keeping the texture precise rather than broad. The finish is long and distinctly saline, with citrus, orchard fruit and mineral detail lingering in balance.
Charles Heidsieck NV Blanc de Blancs Champagne
White peach and candied citrus open with lime, honeysuckle and fresh hazelnut. The palate is finely textured and bright, carrying mature orchard fruit through a creamy middle and persistent, precise bubbles. Reserve wines and extended lees ageing add depth without dulling the freshness. The finish is elegant and long, leaving lemon, tangerine, soft florals, chalk and a gentle nutty note.
Taittinger NV Prestige Rosé
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.
La Rogerie NV La Grande Vie Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Champagne
Deep, rich and elegant, this old-vine Blanc de Blancs balances generous Chardonnay texture with Avize's firm chalk backbone. Extended lees ageing brings measured breadth and quiet savoury complexity, while Extra Brut dosage keeps the palate dry and focused. Fine mineral tension carries the layered fruit through a clear, poised and persistent finish.
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.
Domaine Parent 2018 Ladoix Premier Cru La Corvee
Brilliant in colour and firm in shape, with cherry and redcurrant gradually opening from the glass. The palate is structured and focused, carried by ripe fruit and assured tannins that should soften with time. There is power here, but the finish remains composed rather than heavy. Decant if opening now and serve with roast duck, pork or mushroom dishes.
Domaine Joseph Voillot 2021 Volnay Vieilles Vignes Pinot Noir 750 mL
Red cherry and raspberry open with delicate florals and a quiet earthy note. The palate is elegant and finely textured, with old-vine concentration balanced by lively freshness and supple tannins. The fruit remains clear and measured rather than heavy, while subtle spice brings detail through the middle. The finish is persistent and graceful, returning to red berries, florals and gentle savoury complexity.
Champagne Christophe Mignon NV ADN de Meunier Brut Nature
Crushed flowers, ripe pear, dried herbs, mint and lemon peel rise from the glass with an airy, lifted feel. The palate is dry and finely drawn, combining bright acidity with subtle orchard fruit and a chalky, lightly saline edge. Floral accents return on the energetic finish, giving this zero-dosage Champagne clarity and poise.
Charles Heidsieck NV Rosé Réserve Champagne
Powdery pink with luminous rose highlights and a delicate, lively bead. Strawberry jam and vineyard peach lead the nose, followed by warm gingerbread. The palate is deep and generous, layering strawberry, raspberry and blackberry over a creamy texture. Freshness and fine structure keep the finish precise, poised and quietly savoury.
Xavier Gérard 2018 Côte-Rôtie
Dark violet in colour, with ripe blackberry, cassis and bitter cherry framed by pungent flowers, black pepper and a savoury trace of smoked meat. The palate is concentrated yet agile, its dark fruit gaining licorice and smoky mineral detail with air. Fine dusty tannins give measured grip, carrying pepper, fruit and earth through a long, composed finish.
Domaine Jean Bourdy Galant des Abbesses Liqueur 750 mL
A historic recipe combines grape juice, Marc du Jura and a touch of Fine with twenty-five East and Asian spices. The mixture is then aged in old wood for two to three years. The producer describes extraordinary complexity and an exotic character, with Indian and Asian spices woven through the flavour profile. Firm structure, tannins, organic certification and a sixteen-percent alcohol level are also recorded.
Domaines Ott 2013 Château Romassan Bandol Rouge 750 mL
Blackcurrant, morello cherry and spices define the documented tasting profile. The wine is described as rich and elegant, with fine, silky tannins through the finish. Mourvèdre supplies the established varietal identity, while long ageing is part of the producer's approach to concentration and depth. Fruit, spice and polished tannin remain the central, clearly sourced details.
Château de Pibarnon 2013 Bandol Rouge 750 mL
Structured and built for long ageing, the documented profile emphasizes volume, mass and amplitude. Those elements recede through the finish, leaving finesse, sweetness and fruit-shaped tannins. The estate also records fine tannin extraction, ripeness and minerality. Together, the notes describe a concentrated red whose scale settles into a detailed, composed and distinctly mineral, precisely defined close.
Domaine Gaston & Pierre Ravaut 2013 Côte de Nuits-Villages Rouge 750 mL
Blackberry and blackcurrant define the producer's documented fruit profile, set within a stated balance of tannin and acidity. The fruit comes from Pinot Noir grown on the slopes of Comblanchien. After complete destemming and stainless-steel fermentation, the wine spends twelve months in French oak, including fifteen percent new barrels, followed by six months on fine lees before bottling.
Château de Laborde 2016 Gevrey-Chambertin Pinot Noir 750 mL
Dark cherry and blackberry open with forest-floor earthiness and a measured thread of spice. The palate is bold and concentrated, with rich black fruit carried by firm, ripe tannins and steady freshness. Savoury detail gives the dense centre definition without making it heavy. The finish is structured and persistent, returning to dark fruit, spice and a gently earthy note.
Martell Blue Swift Spirit
Banana and caramelized pear lead a generous, fruit-forward aroma, followed by vanilla, coconut and warm spice. The palate is full and smooth, with ginger and candied fruit giving lift to the sweeter notes. Toasted oak brings structure and a gently warming edge to the long finish. Serve neat, over a large cube, or in a spirit-forward cocktail.
Chateau de Beaucastel Chateau du Pape 2020
Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2020 is a classic, Mourvèdre-led Southern Rhône red that shows the estate’s trademark depth and savoury complexity. Aromas of black cherry, blackberry, dried rose, lavender, liquorice, leather and garrigue lead into a layered palate of dark fruit, pepper, earth and warm spice.
Full-bodied and structured, it keeps its shape through fresh acidity, firm but polished tannins and a long mineral finish. A serious, ageworthy red for roast lamb, game or slow-braised meats.
Château Gloria 2008 Saint-Julien
Intense dark red in colour, with generous currant, plum and bright red cherry framed by tobacco, earth and gentle spice. The palate is medium-bodied, supple and immediately inviting, bringing pure fruit together with fresh acidity and soft, settled tannins. Elegant and savoury through the finish, it is ready with a short decant and suits roast beef, duck or lamb.