France
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.
Domaine Pattes Loup 2018 Chablis Premier Cru Vaillons Chardonnay 750 mL
Crisp green orchard fruit opens with white flowers, orange oil and a subtle almond-paste richness. The palate is satiny yet incisive, balancing ample fruit with a firm line of freshness. Chalky extract brings definition through the middle, keeping the texture precise rather than broad. The finish is long and distinctly saline, with citrus, orchard fruit and mineral detail lingering in balance.
Mas de Daumas Gassac 2022 Blanc 750 mL
Complex stone fruit and citrus open with floral lift and a clear mineral line. The palate is creamy yet fresh, combining peach, apricot and orchard fruit with restrained richness and focused acidity. Gentle honeyed and candied-fruit tones emerge through the middle without overwhelming the wine's energy. The finish is persistent and layered, returning to ripe fruit, mineral detail and a polished savoury edge.
Domaine de la Solitude 2018 Cornelia Constanza Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Black cherry and liquorice lead, joined by raspberry, sandalwood, tea and a hint of cinnamon. The full-bodied palate is ripe and concentrated without excess weight, its supple, silky tannins bringing shape to the generous fruit. Floral notes, fine mineral salinity and gentle spice extend an elegant, harmonious finish.
Champagne Chavost NV Blanc d’Assemblage Brut Nature
Green apple, ripe pear and citrus zest lead, followed by red fruit, almond and a quiet brioche note. The palate is dry yet generous, with creamy texture, firm vinous structure and fine, persistent bubbles. Mineral freshness keeps the wine balanced, while a softly savoury, buttery nuance carries the long, composed finish.
Champagne P. Lancelot-Royer 2013 Grand Cru Millésimé Blanc de Blancs Brut
Toasted apple, honeysuckle and white flowers rise over warm brioche. The palate is smooth and mature, with generous orchard fruit held taut by vivid tension and clean mineral cut. Extended lees ageing brings depth without dulling the energy, carrying the fine mousse into a long, silky and composed finish.
Château Lassègue 2018 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Ripe black plum, boysenberry and black cherry lead, joined by violet, cocoa and a savoury trace of earth. The palate is dense yet polished, with generous dark fruit carried by supple, rounded tannins. Freshness keeps the richness composed, while spice, tobacco and mineral detail gather through the long, velvety finish.
Château La Tour Carnet 2010 Haut-Médoc
Blackcurrant and blueberry lead with licorice, camphor and toast, followed by blackberry, raspberry coulis and ripe fig. The palate is medium to full-bodied, its generous fruit shaped by polished tannins, fresh acidity and clear definition. Graphite and dark berry detail carry the focused, impressively long finish.
Remoissenet Pere & Fils 2019 Beaune Montagne Saint-Desire
White flowers and lemon zest lead into a clean line of crushed-stone minerality. The palate is concentrated yet finely drawn, with a silky texture and enough freshness to keep the shape precise. Subtle savoury notes gather through a long, composed finish. Serve cool rather than cold with shellfish, roast poultry, creamy sauces or firm white fish.
Daumas Gassac 2021 Mas Languedoc
Château Langoa Barton 2019 Saint-Julien
Dense and layered, with blackberry and other dark berries framed by mild spice, liquorice and discreet toasted notes. The palate is sappy and well structured, combining crisp fruit with ripe, firm tannins, a silky core and convincing length. Balanced but still youthful, it benefits from about two hours in a decanter before serving with beef or lamb.
Bénédicte & Stéphane Tissot NV Crémant du Jura Magnum
Baked apple and tangy yellow fruit open with hints of fennel, ginger and fresh herbs. Crisp acidity gives the palate lift, while fine bubbles carry a broad, juicy orchard-fruit core. A light savoury edge and clean mineral tone add definition, leading to a dry, persistent finish that feels energetic, textured and quietly complex.
Guigal 2014 Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde
Cherry and raspberry rise with cedar, cracked pepper and wild herbs. The palate is light on its feet yet structured, carrying red berry fruit through fine, spicy tannins and a smooth, even texture. A savoury herbal note gives the middle quiet complexity without weighing it down. The finish is fragrant and persistent, leaving pepper, red fruit, subtle wood and a gentle earthy echo.
Palmer Rose Solera NV
A pale copper rosé Champagne with gingerbread, spiced apple and pink grapefruit, joined by truffle and a light saline note. The palate is tight, focused and spicy, with salty undertones and very fine bubbles giving the fruit precision. Complex but controlled through the finish, it is an excellent aperitif and a fine match for smoked salmon or charcuterie.
Domaine Étienne Sauzet 2022 Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune Jardin du Calvaire 750 mL
A light matchstick reduction opens toward toasted sesame, cool citrus, apple blossom and restrained stone fruit. The palate is dry and neatly structured, with lively acidity bringing clarity to a gently rounded texture. Mineral notes remain at the centre rather than oak, giving the wine a clean, composed line. With air, the fruit becomes more expressive and the finish settles into chalk, citrus peel and subtle savoury detail.
Benjamin Laroche La Manufacture 2018 Chablis Grand Cru Blanchot 750 mL
Ripe citrus, white peach and white flowers open over crushed chalk and a restrained oyster-shell note. The palate is generous and rounded, reflecting a warm vintage, yet vibrant acidity keeps the fruit precise. A stony, saline line brings definition through the centre, while the texture remains polished and ample. The finish is long, dry and mineral, with citrus and chalk lingering cleanly.
Jane Eyre 2020 Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru Aux Vergelesses
Bright ruby in colour, opening with pure violet, fresh red cherry and a quiet touch of forest floor. The palate is graceful and mid-weight, with supple tannins, lively tension and subtle whole-bunch spice. Silky texture and poised acidity keep the fruit precise before a clean, persistent finish of violet and fine mineral detail.
Domaine de l’Enclos 2023 Chablis Premier Cru La Fourchaume
Ripe orchard fruit opens with an inviting sense of richness. Full and softly enveloping on the palate, it carries its fruit with measured weight while a clear mineral line keeps the profile composed. The texture is generous without becoming heavy, and the flavours linger through a persistent, harmonious finish. A poised match for scallops, lobster, roast poultry or creamy mushroom dishes.
Barons de Rothschild NV Brut Kosher Champagne
Bright and polished, with citrus peel, pear and golden apple layered with white flowers, fresh bread and a gentle roasted-nut note. The palate is creamy yet lively, its fine bubbles carrying nectarine and subtle toast through a balanced, persistent finish. Serve well chilled with canapés, shellfish, roast chicken or mild, nutty cheeses.