France
Remoissenet Père et Fils 2019 Pernand-Vergelesses
Pale-gold Chardonnay opening with white flowers and acacia, followed by touches of honey, amber and gentle spice as it develops. The palate is mineral, harmonious and lively, balancing freshness with an easy, polished texture. A versatile white Burgundy for sushi, freshwater fish, seafood risotto, alpine cheeses or fresh goat cheese.
Champagne Charpentier 2016 Millésime ACT’
Fine bubbles and an expressive nose of toast, red apple and perfumed flowers lead into a creamy, meringue-like palate. Ripe fruit gives breadth, while bright acidity and mineral freshness keep the shape precise. A touch of citrus and subtle spice carries the balanced finish. Serve with shellfish, roast poultry or aged cheese.
Elodie Roy 2020 Maranges Le Goty
Perfumed and floral, with darker cherry fruit and a discreet oak note. The palate has real flavour authority, combining freshness and concentration with fine energy and a graceful, sculpted shape. Tannins are present but smooth-grained, carrying the wine to a savoury, gently dry finish with excellent focus and length.
Domaine Georges Vernay 2017 Terres d’Encre Saint-Joseph
Dark cherry, damson plum and blackberry meet violet, white pepper and a light smoky note. The palate is silky and medium-bodied, with pure fruit carried by vibrant acidity and soft, discreet tannins. Sanguine minerality and a savoury olive edge lead into a persistent, focused and quietly spicy finish.
Château Le Puy 2020 Émilien
Dark cherry, blackcurrant and plum meet cedar, earth and a quiet trace of mushroom. The palate is savoury and finely structured, with silky tannins framing bright red fruit, roasted almond and subtle spice. Freshness and mineral detail hold the supple texture in balance through a long, understated and complex finish.
René Geoffroy Ratafia Rouge
Amber with a reddish glint, opening on ripe red fruit, Morello cherry stones and warm spice. The palate is rich and rounded, with gentle sweetness balanced by fresh acidity and a lightly vinous, harmonious finish. Serve lightly chilled as an aperitif, or alongside blue cheese, crème brûlée, vanilla ice cream or dark chocolate with cherries; the combination of fruit, softness and freshness keeps it poised rather than heavy.
Christophe Mignon Ratafia Champenois Meunier
Honeyed and softly rounded, with apricot and ripe melon set against a subtle stony, earthy note. The palate is generous without becoming heavy, carrying natural fruit sweetness through a smooth, warming texture. A savoury edge brings balance to the finish. Serve lightly chilled in a small pour with pâté, blue cheese or fruit tart.
Palmer & Co NV Brut Réserve Champagne
Citrus, pear and apricot lead with white flowers, clementine and fresh peach. The palate is succulent yet focused, with a creamy mousse and unfettered freshness carrying orchard fruit through the centre. Hazelnut, toasted almond and buttery brioche lend measured richness to the clean, balanced finish.
Perrier-Jouët NV Grand Brut Champagne
Moulin Touchais Coteaux du Layon 1998
Brilliant gold in the glass, with rich apricot, baked apple and dried fruit joined by honeyed spice and a subtle botrytised complexity. The palate is luscious yet disciplined, balancing mature sweetness with a bright seam of acidity and gently savoury depth. Long and poised on the finish, it is excellent with blue cheese, tarte tatin or fruit-based desserts.
Clos Cibonne 2022/23 Cuvee Caroline Rose
A distinctive, age-worthy rosé with complex aromatics of dried flowers, ripe peach, and red berry layered with spice, honey, and a pronounced saline lift. The palate is textured and medium- to full-bodied for rosé, showing savoury depth, subtle oak influence, and a beautifully balanced core of orchard fruit, citrus, and mineral nuance. Long and quietly powerful on the finish, with a faint vanilla note and coastal freshness that underscores its serious, gastronomic style.
Féret-Lambert 2018 Bordeaux Supérieur Magnum
A fresh and expressive Bordeaux with lifted aromas of red cherry, raspberry and blackberry layered with subtle florals, spice and a hint of graphite. The palate is medium-bodied and supple, showing juicy red and dark fruit framed by bright acidity and fine, lightly grippy tannins that add structure without heaviness. Clean and approachable yet nicely focused, finishing with a savoury, mineral edge and an easy, food-friendly charm.
Moulin Touchais Coteaux du Layon 2007
Unctuous yet vibrant, with honey, baked apple, saffron, guava and mango lifted by dusty lemon, dried herbs, grass and fresh mint. The palate is generous and layered, balancing tropical sweetness with the high, graceful acidity that gives mature Chenin its poise. Long and luscious without becoming cloying, it suits blue cheese, baked apple or lightly spiced pâté.
Château de Montfaucon 2012 Vin de Monsieur Le Baron
Champagne Bauchet NV Brut
Piper-Heidsieck Cuvee Brut NV Champagne
White peach, pear and fresh citrus lead into orange blossom, toasted bread and a quiet almond note. The palate is crisp yet creamy, with a fine mousse and enough freshness to keep the ripe fruit precise. Subtle mint and toast carry the balanced finish. A polished aperitif, and equally comfortable with shellfish, fried chicken or triple-cream cheese.
Vaudon VS Cognac
Fresh pear and apricot lead the aroma, joined by vanilla and a light berry brightness. The palate opens supple and delicate, then gains gentle weight as clean white-fruit flavours develop through the middle. A slight liquorice note brings contrast without disturbing the spirit’s balance. The finish is smooth and softly warming, returning to pear, vanilla and restrained fruit sweetness.
Le Gin de Christian Drouin
Fresh apple and juniper give the aroma an immediate lift, followed by rose, lemon peel and a fine thread of ginger. The palate is smooth and rounded, layering vanilla, cinnamon, almond and cardamom over bright orchard fruit. Floral citrus keeps the spice precise rather than heavy. The finish is clean and gently warming, with apple, juniper and sweet spice returning in an elegant, aromatic line.
Clement Lavallee 2022 Chablis
A precise village Chablis with citrus, white flowers and a light flinty note. The palate is lively and pure, shaped by bright acidity, clean mineral tension and measured lees-derived texture. Fine-boned and balanced through the finish, it offers a classic, versatile style for oysters, grilled white fish, roast poultry or mild, creamy cheeses.