France
Château de Ferrand 2019 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Fresh, radiant fruit leads the aroma, with plum, black cherry and violet joined by touches of cocoa and hazelnut. The palate is smooth and velvety, while Cabernet Franc brings a firmer line of tannin and welcome freshness. The fruit remains clear and energetic through the middle. The finish is refined and balanced, carrying floral lift, polished texture and lingering dark-fruit intensity.
Voirin Jumel NV Rosé de Saignée Brut Champagne
Deeply coloured and vinous, this rosé Champagne opens with strawberry, raspberry and redcurrant, followed by pink grapefruit, spice and a gentle floral lift. The palate is dry and energetic, with fine mousse, bright acidity and a lightly phenolic grip giving the generous fruit definition. Chalky freshness carries a complex, savoury finish. Serve with duck, charcuterie, tuna or mushroom dishes.
Voirin-Jumel NV Les Carelles Premier Cru Blanc de Noirs Champagne
Yellow plum and ripe orchard fruit lead with a light chalky salinity. The palate is generous but lifted, with fine mousse, lively acidity and a gentle creamy texture. A subtle savoury grip brings definition to the fresh, lightly gourmand finish. Serve well chilled with roast poultry, mushroom tart or aged hard cheese.
Clos Cibonne 2021 Cuvee Prestige Olivier
Deep ruby in the glass, with ripe cherry, blackberry, plum and prune layered over licorice, sweet spice and wild Mediterranean herbs. The palate is rich and velvety, with fine tannins giving shape to the generous fruit. Full of savoury southern character, it finishes with persistent spice and polished structure.
Drappier NV Brut Nature Zero Dosage Champagne
Freshly pressed black grape, yellow plum and vineyard peach lead, joined by red fruit, citrus and lemongrass. The palate is dry, upright and pure, with a lively mousse, taut mineral texture and abundant freshness. Pink grapefruit and crushed rock sharpen the finish, while the ripe fruit keeps this zero-dosage style generous rather than austere.
Mirabeau Dry Rosé Gin
Juniper forms the dry, steady core, brightened by fresh lemon and coriander. Orris root adds floral lift, while angelica brings an earthy line beneath the citrus. A grape-based spirit gives the palate a rounder texture and a subtle fruit note without making it sweet. The finish is poised and refreshing, returning to citrus peel, herbs, gentle florals and clean juniper.
Vincent Paris 2024 Cornas Granit 30
Black cherry and raspberry open with dried violet and orange blossom, followed by pepper and warm spice. Medium bodied and vivid, the palate feels polished rather than heavy, with smooth, refined tannins carrying the fruit into a savoury, persistent finish. Give it a brief decant and serve with roast lamb, grilled mushrooms or lentils with herbs.
Domaine Ferret 2022 Pouilly-Fuisse
Citrus and fresh almond lead a polished, mineral Chardonnay, with ripe orchard fruit and a subtle floral lift adding breadth. The palate is rounded and generous, yet limestone-derived saltiness and a fine granitic line keep it poised. Supple through the middle and clean on the finish, it pairs naturally with roast chicken, shellfish or creamy cheeses.
Terres Falmet 2008 A Contre Courant Saint-Chinian
Deeply coloured and strikingly mature, with dried fruit, leather, fig, tobacco and candied cherry joined by flashes of raspberry, pomegranate and dried rose. Four years under a veil of yeast give the palate unusual depth and savoury complexity. Rich, muscular and earthy, with dusty tannins and a substantial, cigar-toned finish.
Barons de Rothschild NV Extra Brut Champagne
Pale gold and finely effervescent, with ripe pear, fresh almond, white flowers and a discreet hazelnut-toast note. The palate is rich yet weightless, combining a delicate creamy texture with incisive freshness and chalky precision. Very dry and clean through the finish, it suits oysters, scallops, crab, tempura or a simple aperitif.
Domaine des Baumard NV Carte Turquoise Brut Crémant de Loire Magnum
Pale straw and finely mineral in character, with apple, peach and lemon opening the nose. Pink grapefruit adds lift on the palate, carried by refined bubbles and a brisk line of acidity. The texture remains delicate and energetic, finishing dry and persistent with a quiet biscuit note. An excellent aperitif, it also suits fresh goat cheese.
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.
Voirin-Jumel NV Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut
Lanson Black Label Brut NV 750 mL
Bright straw in the glass, with a lively mousse and fine, persistent bubbles. Apple, pear and citrus lead the aroma, joined by toast, honey, white flowers and a gentle almond note. The palate is creamy yet brisk, balancing broad texture with clean acidity and a dry, lingering finish. Serve well chilled as an aperitif or alongside oysters, smoked salmon, roast poultry or soft-ripened cheese.
Remoissenet Père et Fils 2019 Marsannay
A generous Pinot Noir combining morello cherry and strawberry with blackcurrant and blueberry. The palate opens with confident fruit and firm structure, then carries into a long, savoury finish with the depth expected of the northern Côte de Nuits. Well suited to roast beef, game birds, fine charcuterie or earthy vegetable dishes.
Remoissenet Père et Fils 2019 S.L.B. 1Er Serpentieres
Deep cherry Pinot Noir scented with blackcurrant, raspberry, violet and Morello cherry. The palate is ample and rounded, carrying discreet tannins, generous fruit and a well-judged balance of volume and power. A polished red Burgundy for roast beef, glazed poultry, seared foie gras or mellow cheeses such as Brie, Reblochon and Tomme.
Delamotte NV Brut Champagne
Fresh apple, pear and citrus are layered with brioche and warm bread on a finely yeasty nose. The palate brings freshness and roundness together, with lively bubbles, clean fruit and a subtle creamy breadth. Balanced and elegant through the persistent finish, it is equally suited to an aperitif, shellfish, gougères or roast poultry.
Rene Geoffroy Expression Brut NV Champagne Premier Cru
Ripe golden apple and nectarine open with a gentle note of hay, vanilla and warm bread. Broad fruit gives the palate immediate generosity, while a clean line of acidity and a fine mousse keep the wine fresh and measured. A subtle nutty note follows on the balanced finish. Pour as an aperitif or with gougeres, roast chicken and creamy cheeses.
Taittinger NV Brut Réserve
Pale golden-yellow with fine, persistent bubbles, opening on delicate white flowers, peach and crisp apple. The palate is smooth and creamy yet precise, layering lemon, brioche, honey and a restrained touch of vanilla over lively acidity. Supple texture carries the fruit into a long, balanced finish with gentle richness and a clean mineral edge.
Clement Lavallee 45 Degrees 2022 Chablis
A focused Chablis with green apple, pear and citrus set against lightly salted butter and a chalky mineral note. The palate is richly textured but well balanced, with bright acidity carrying the orchard fruit through a long, precise finish. Its combination of depth and freshness is particularly good with oysters, roast fish, poultry or firm alpine cheese.