France
Le Roc Bordeaux Blanc
Given the price, an impressive Bordeaux Blanc made from carefully selected grapes from the clay and limestone soils of entre-deux-mers. Grape fruit, citrus and lemon aromas lead to a palate that’s fresh and inviting. The balance of the texture and freshness makes for a compelling white wine to drink now and over the next couple of years. All and all, a terrific value from the terrific 2018 vintage!
Marcoux 2016/23 Chateauneuf Du Pape VV
A benchmark old-vine Grenache cuvée showing soaring aromatics of kirsch, raspberry, and crushed cherry layered with rose petal, spice, and a subtle cocoa nuance. The palate is rich yet remarkably poised, with silken texture, fine-grained tannins, and a core of pure, ripe red fruit that balances power with elegance. Exceptionally long and refined on the finish, with a signature sense of purity and perfume that underscores its age-worthiness.
Champalou 2023 Vouvray Sec
A delicate straw yellow in colour. Aromas of green apples and quince. Dry, supple and elegant on the palate with further green fruit notes. The crisp finish makes this an ideal food wine. Try with a wild rice salad, escalopes of pork with a fennel and green bean salad or with a simple grilled trout.
Aydie Chateau 2017 Madiran
Deep, intense ruby red. Fine, elegant and complex on the nose, with a blend of black fruit and coffee aromas. It starts off rich and follows through with a mature consistency and silky tannins. Fine, precise woody mouth aromas. An exceptional Madiran, powerful and complex, with unusual potential. This wine can very easily be kept for 7 to 10 years.
Champalou 2022 Vouvray Les Fondraux
Marcoux 2021 Cotes Du Rhone
A vibrant, Grenache-led Rhône showing lifted aromas of red cherry, wild raspberry, and plum layered with classic garrigue notes of thyme, rosemary, and soft florals. The palate is juicy and medium-bodied with fresh acidity, silky tannins, and a subtle mineral edge that keeps the ripe fruit feeling bright and energetic. Approachable and effortlessly drinkable, with a lingering, herb-tinged finish that makes it a natural pairing for casual Mediterranean fare.
Serge Mathieu 2009 Brut Millesime
It has structure, power and length, and bears the mark of its Pinot Noir. It clearly shows all the work that has been carried out in the vineyards since only very ripe and small grapes can produce such density and structure in a Champagne. 8.6 grams dosage.
Entirely made from Pinot Noir… clear, fresh and straight fruit of yellow skinned apples and Williams pears along with citrus flavors and some stony notes on the nose. This is remarkably elegant and delicate with a mineral backbone and an excellent grippy finish.
Fleury Brut Rose Saignee
Fleury Blanc De Noirs Brut
