France
Faiveley 1997 Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru
$999.99Red cherry, dried strawberry and rose petal rise first, followed by forest floor and subtle spice. Raspberry and cranberry shape a composed, savoury palate, with tea leaf and earthy mineral detail adding depth. Firm, finely woven tannins give classical poise, while lingering floral and savoury notes carry the long, elegant finish.
Château Haut-Brion 1990 Pessac-Leognan
$1,999.99Opulent and mature, with ripe blackcurrant, mulberry and red currant layered with cedar, fine leather, tobacco, mushroom, chocolate and warm spice. The full-bodied palate is round and concentrated, balancing sweet fruit with fresh acidity, mature silky tannins and excellent depth. A long, pure finish follows; decant for about two hours and serve with beef tenderloin or roast lamb.
Pétrus 1998 Pomerol
$12,999.99Intense and opulent, with plum, blackberry, blueberry and chocolate-coated cherry framed by truffle, flowers, smoke, liquorice and a cool menthol lift. Full-bodied and concentrated, the palate is rich yet polished, with silky texture, fresh acidity and a long, limestone-tinged finish. Allow two to three hours in a decanter and serve with beef, lamb or truffle-accented dishes.
Château Lafite Rothschild 1983 Pauillac
$1,999.99Supple, fresh and ready to enjoy, with cedar, tobacco and stone giving way to cassis, cranberry and ripe red fruit. The palate is medium-bodied, elegant and silky, balancing sweet fruit with savoury herbs, lead-pencil detail and a gently smoky edge. Little aeration is needed; pour carefully from a settled bottle and pair with roast chicken, veal or grilled mushrooms.
Comte Louis de Lauriston Pomme Prisonnière Calvados
$164.99Fresh apple and orchard fruit lead a vivid, aromatic profile. The palate is rounded and warming, with the character of macerated fruit carried clearly through the spirit rather than hidden by oak or sweetness. A gentle savoury note brings balance through the middle. The finish is clean and persistent, leaving baked apple, fruit skin and a measured warmth.
Veuve Clicquot 2004 La Grande Dame Brut Champagne
$389.99Floral and open, with baked pear, brioche and toasted nuts joined by apple, quince and a quiet honeyed note. The palate is creamy yet energetic, its fine mousse carried by bright acidity. Cherry, strawberry and chalk bring freshness and definition through the middle. The finish is balanced and persistent, leaving dried apple, pear, bread dough and a clean mineral trace.
Laurent-Perrier NV Cuvée Rosé Brut Champagne
$149.99Raspberry, redcurrant and strawberry rise with black cherry and a fine floral lift. The palate is fresh and precise, carrying vivid red fruit through a supple, rounded texture and fine bubbles. Bright acidity gives the richness shape without turning austere. The finish is clean and persistent, leaving raspberry, cherry, delicate citrus and a poised mineral edge.
Tropez Nv Crazy Rose
$12.99A pale rosé with citrus, white peach and restrained tropical fruit on a clean, aromatic nose. The palate is generous but fresh, balancing ripe fruit with gentle sweetness and enough acidity to keep the finish lively. Serve it well chilled with summer salads, grilled prawns, soft cheese or lightly spiced dishes where its easy fruit can take the lead.
Château Mouton Rothschild 2014 Pauillac
$1,499.99Concentrated yet finely controlled, with cassis, dark berries, violet and lead pencil layered over restrained creamy oak and savoury herbs. The full-bodied palate has freshness, polished texture and sweet, ripe tannins, while mineral detail and spice carry the long finish. Still youthful, it benefits from three to four hours in a decanter before serving with grilled beef or lamb.
Chateau Leoville Las Cases 1991 Saint-Julien
$599.99Mature and finely composed, with cassis, pencil lead and damp earth rising from the glass. A trace of burning ember adds warmth without obscuring the fruit. The palate is concentrated yet harmonious, bringing cigar box and dark berries through integrated tannins. The finish is dry and measured, with cedar, mineral and blackcurrant lingering in a distinctly classical, savoury frame.
Château Lanbersac Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion 375 mL
$20.99Château Lanbersac (Puisseguin-St-Émilion) is a Merlot-based wine that consistently delivers ripe fruit and solid structure at a great value. It greets you with a forward nose of juicy blackberry and black plum, accompanied by hints of baking spice and cedar, and sometimes a touch of mocha or chocolate from oak. There’s an underlying earthy note as well, reflecting its limestone clay terroir.
On the palate, Lanbersac is well-structured and full of fruit. Plush blackberries and ripe cherry flavors fill the mouth, balanced by a rich texture and firm, chalky tannins that remind you this is a serious wine for aging. Indeed, Wine Enthusiast has noted it as a “well-structured wine with spice, ripe blackberry fruits and a rich texture… tannins still firm, giving a strong, dry core”. Despite that robust core, the wine doesn’t come off as overly tough – the fruit is generous enough to coat the structure. Hints of pepper, clove, and toasted oak add complexity on the mid-palate.
The finish is long and chewy, with dark fruit and a touch of dryness from the tannin (which will mellow with a couple more years). In sum, Château Lanbersac is muscular yet fruity – a satellite St-Émilion offering rich, sweet black fruit, ample spicy oak, and a backbone of firm tannin to ensure it can age and develop further complexity.
Château Perron 2020 Lalande-de-Pomerol
$62.99Ripe blackcurrant opens the aroma, joined by subtle cedar and a graphite-like mineral note. The palate is velvety and dark-fruited, with tobacco leaf and gentle spice adding savoury depth. Medium-to-full in body, it carries well-integrated tannins that give shape without hardness. The finish is lingering and elegant, leaving dark fruit, cedar and restrained earthy detail in a composed, balanced line.
Chateau Leoville Las Cases 1983 Saint-Julien
$699.99Firm and classically mature, opening with cedar, tobacco and cigar box over bright red berries and black cherry. Ash, damp forest floor and a cool earthy note add savoury detail. The palate is medium to full in weight, with rustic tannins giving the fruit a disciplined frame. A long, dry finish returns to cedar, leaf and red fruit with a distinctly traditional profile.
Chateau Leoville Las Cases 1982 Saint-Julien
$1,159.99Classic and commanding, with blackcurrant, cedar, lead pencil and forest-floor notes unfolding over tobacco and spice. The palate is full-bodied and concentrated, yet vibrant, with cassis and blackberry held by firm, mature tannins and a clear mineral line. Time in the glass brings greater lift and aromatic detail without softening its structure entirely. The finish is exceptionally long and intense, carrying dark fruit, cigar box and cool savoury depth.
Chateau Cos d’Estournel 2003 Saint-Estephe
$599.99Lush and concentrated, with cassis, black cherry and ripe dark plum framed by cigar box, tobacco and warm spice. The palate is full-bodied and velvety, carrying dense black fruit with freshness and finely polished tannins. Truffle, smoke and a mineral note add savoury depth as the wine opens. The finish is long and opulent, returning to dark berries, cedar, licorice and spice without losing definition.
Chateau Leoville Las Cases 1995 Saint-Julien
$899.99Mature yet still vigorous, with black cherry, cassis and dark red fruit joined by spice, cigar wrapper and a savoury mineral edge. The palate is full-bodied and concentrated, carrying ripe tannins with impressive freshness and depth. Dark fruit remains at the centre while tobacco and stone add classical Left Bank detail. The finish is dense, long and chewy, with power held in a polished frame.
Chateau Leoville Las Cases 1999 Saint-Julien
$589.99Medium-bodied and classically reserved, with cranberry, cassis and black cherry joined by tobacco and damp earth. Vanilla and discreet toasted oak add polish without masking the fruit. The palate is bright and linear, with sweet tannins giving shape to a leaner profile. The finish is dry and persistent, carrying currant, cedar and tobacco through a restrained, savoury close.
Chateau Leoville Barton 2005 Saint-Julien
$329.99Blackberry, cassis and kirsch lead a deep, structured profile, joined by candied violet, wood smoke and cardamom. The palate is full and concentrated, with grainy tannins and fresh acidity framing the dark fruit. Cedar, graphite and leather bring classic savoury depth. The finish is long and persistent, returning to blackcurrant, spice and polished mineral tension rather than overt sweetness.
Chateau Trotte Vieille 2005 Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
$359.99Black cherry, plum and blackcurrant lead a complex, mineral profile, joined by liquorice, earth and truffle. The palate is medium to full in body, with fine tannins and fresh acidity keeping the fruit precise. Cedar, tea leaf and a measured chocolate note add savoury depth. The finish is long and layered, returning to plum, herbs and limestone-like mineral tension.
Château La Commanderie 2019 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
$81.99Ripe blackberry, cassis and red berries lead the aroma, joined by spice and a gentle smoky note. Fresh acidity gives the palate lift and keeps the dark fruit clearly defined. Black and red fruit unfold in measured layers, with the spice adding depth through the middle. The finish is persistent and balanced, carrying cassis, red berries and a restrained smoky echo.