France
Fleury Cuvée 30 Ans de Biodynamie Extra Brut Champagne
Ripe orchard fruit and peach open with a gently oxidative, oak-shaped depth. The palate is full yet finely drawn, balancing mature fruit with chalky tension and a dry, energetic line. Extended lees ageing adds texture without blunting freshness, while the blend’s three varieties contribute breadth and lift. The finish is long, pure and savoury, leaving citrus, stone fruit and a quiet mineral impression.
Thierry Germain Domaine des Roches Neuves 2016 L’Echelier Blanc Saumur Chenin 750 mL
Lemon and grapefruit open with white peach, delicate florals and a touch of honeysuckle. The palate is straight and energetic, combining tangy fruit with notable aromatic depth and a clean, focused texture. Citrus freshness keeps the wine lifted while the fruit gains quiet concentration through the middle. The finish is rich yet precise, lingering on white peach, lemon, flowers and fine mineral detail.
Domaine Nowack NV S.A. Sans Année Assemblage Extra Brut Champagne
Barons de Rothschild NV Blanc de Blancs Champagne
Exotic citrus and dried fruit lead into brioche, buttered pastry and roasted almond. The palate is clean and lemony, showing fine bubbles, measured richness and a precise, vertical shape. Roasted spice develops toward a warm, lightly saline finish, making it an elegant aperitif and a natural partner for shellfish, white fish or young cheeses.
Domaine Etienne Sauzet 2019 Bourgogne Blanc
Fresh pear, crisp apple and lemon-lime open with a light floral lift. The palate is silky and gently rounded, but a clear mineral line and mouthwatering acidity keep the Chardonnay precise. Subtle citrus and orchard-fruit detail carry through a polished, refreshing finish. Pair with shellfish, roast poultry or a simple mushroom dish.
Champagne Guillaume Sergent 2017 Les Prés Dieu Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs 1er Cru
Fleury 2007 Cuvée Robert Fleury Extra Brut Champagne
Toasted brioche and red fruit rise first, joined by honey, ripe pear and a cool chalky note. The palate is rich but precise, carrying mature orchard fruit through fine bubbles and a firm extra-brut line. Depth from old vines is balanced by bright acidity, so the wine feels generous without heaviness. The finish is long and composed, leaving toast, pear, citrus and mineral freshness.
Lanson 2009 Gold Label Brut Champagne
Ripe apple, peach and citrus lead into brioche, almond and a light floral lift. The palate is dry and structured, with fine, persistent bubbles carrying apricot, honey and toasted nut detail. Bright acidity keeps the mature fruit precise, while a chalky mineral note extends the balanced, quietly savoury finish.
Domaine Jean Bourdy Macvin du Jura François 750 mL
Fresh grape aromas are joined by ripe fruit and prune in the documented profile. The palate is slightly syrupy and naturally sweet, with a smooth, full-bodied texture and no harshness. Production combines two-thirds unfermented grape juice with one-third Marc du Jura, followed by one year in old wood. Both organic and Demeter certification are recorded for this traditional fortified wine.
Château d’Agassac 2009 Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois 750 mL
A deep purple-red appearance leads to ripe black fruit, morello cherry, nutmeg and cinnamon. With air, macerated red cherry is joined by sandalwood, smoked beech and incense. The palate is dense and powerful, with concentrated tannins that remain silky rather than hard. Burnt pepper and damp garrigue appear on the long finish, followed by another echo of red cherry.
Château Haut-Bergey 2005 Pessac-Léognan Red Blend 750 mL
Blackberry and currant open with cedar, leather, forest floor and a measured touch of cinnamon and clove. Medium-full and focused, the palate carries ripe red and black fruit over chalky, fine-grained tannins and lively acidity. Tobacco, liquorice and smoky earth add savoury depth without weighing it down. Mature yet still composed, it finishes long and mineral, with dried cherry, orange peel and gentle spice.
Vignobles Levet 2014 Côte-Rôtie Améthyste 750 mL
Blueberry, red plum, cassis and blackberry meet chimney soot, green peppercorn and a floral peony note. The palate is medium-bodied and firmly drawn, with lean red and dark fruit carried by bright acidity. Fine, dusty tannins provide a traditional frame, while earth and delicate spice add savoury depth. The finish is restrained but persistent, returning to pepper, dark fruit and a quiet smoky edge.
Chartreuse Yellow
Fresh herbal aromas lead with citrus, anise and warm turmeric-like spice. The palate is soft and rounded, balancing measured sweetness with floral notes and a gently bitter botanical edge. It is aromatic and layered without the force of a more intensely vegetal herbal liqueur, allowing the citrus and spice to remain clear through the finish. Serve well chilled, over ice or in a restrained spirit-forward cocktail.
Tourterelles 2022 Vire-Clesse Mg
A generous large-format white Burgundy with ripe pear, white peach, lemon curd and acacia blossom. Hazelnut and wet-stone notes add detail, while the supple palate balances rounded orchard fruit with fresh mineral lift and a touch of creaminess. Elegant and approachable through the finish, it is well suited to roast chicken, creamy seafood or buttery vegetable dishes.
Billaud-Simon 2021 Chablis Premier Cru Vaillons
White peach and delicate white flowers form a focused, finely drawn nose. The palate is vibrant and energetic, with bright citrus acidity and a cool mineral line giving the fruit clarity. Leaner than opulent, it gains measured texture through the middle and closes with a brisk, precise finish that suits oysters, grilled fish or simply prepared shellfish.
Domaine Mouton Père et Fils 2015 Côte-Rôtie Maison Rouge
Champagne Fleury Brut Rose Saignee
A vinous rosé Champagne with fresh strawberry, red currant and a quiet woodland savouriness. Pinot Noir gives the palate depth without heaviness, while fine bubbles and bright acidity keep the wine precise and energetic. The dry, lightly structured finish makes it a polished choice for salmon, duck, charcuterie or other dishes that welcome both freshness and gentle red-fruit character.
Château de Pez 2014 Saint-Estèphe
Red and black fruit open with spice, cedar and a cool graphite note. The palate is medium-full and structured, carrying blackcurrant, plum and ripe strawberry through fine, present tannins. Toasted oak and black pepper add depth, while earthy herbs and tobacco emerge with air. The finish is long and savoury, leaving cassis, pencil lead, leather and a balanced mineral grip.
Meukow VSOP Red Edition Cognac
Candied orange, apple and plum rise with rose and polished wood spice. The palate is broad and smooth, moving from fruit sweetness into leather, liquorice and dark coffee. Vanilla softens the structure without obscuring the brandy’s dry edge. The finish is intense but controlled, leaving coffee, bitter cocoa, orange peel and warm spice. Serve neat or with a single large cube.