France
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.
Cailleteau Bergeron 2012 Tradition
A rich, fruit-forward Bordeaux blend with ripe blackberry, plum and black cherry, complemented by subtle spice. The palate is medium-bodied and smooth, with soft tannins and balanced acidity carrying the juicy dark fruit into a lingering finish. Approachable but composed, it is a natural match for roast beef, burgers, mushrooms or firm cheese.
Brague 2018 Bordeaux Superieur
A rounded Bordeaux blend with generous red fruit, pepper and licorice on the nose. The palate is balanced and supple, with the Cabernets adding shape and freshness while stewed fruit and chocolate deepen the finish. Smooth enough for a broad range of meals, it is especially comfortable with roast beef, burgers, mushrooms or firm cheese.
Brague Claire De Lune 2024 Bordeaux
A light, bright Bordeaux red with very gentle tannins and an easy, chilled-drinking style. The palate is fresh and luminous rather than heavily structured, making it unusually versatile at the table and especially comfortable with seafood, grilled fish or aromatic dishes. Serve it lightly chilled for aperitifs, summer lunches or any occasion calling for a softer red.
L’Amaurigue 2024 Fleur Cotes De Provence
A delicate Provence rosé with grapefruit, white peach and fresh citrus on the nose. The palate is light-bodied and rounded, with bright acidity bringing clarity to the soft fruit and a clean, lingering finish. Refreshing and well balanced, it suits shellfish, salads, grilled vegetables or an unhurried glass on a warm afternoon.