France
Hennessy V.S.O.P Cognac
Fresh apricot opens with vanilla and a polished touch of mellow oak. The palate is rounded and supple, with soft fruit sweetness framed by warm spice and a quiet toasted note. The texture remains smooth and composed rather than heavy. The finish is persistent and gently warming, leaving apricot, vanilla, fine spice and seasoned wood in balance.
Marquis D’Alesme 2018 Margaux
An opulent Margaux with black cherry, warm plum, cassis and red rose, layered with baking spice and fragrant earth. The full-bodied palate is rich but focused, with firm, velvety tannins supporting dark plum, blackcurrant and blackberry. Black tea, alder and mineral notes emerge through the long finish. Give it air and serve with roast beef, lamb or duck.
Château Bellevue 2016 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Ripe plum and blueberry lead, joined by black raspberry, wet earth and a subtle mossy note. The palate is full-bodied and layered, with creamy, velvety tannins carrying generous fruit without losing freshness. Limestone-derived minerality adds shape and lift, while the finish remains plush, deep and composed. Serve with roast lamb, beef or mushroom dishes.
Pascal Doquet 2007 Le Mont Aimé Cœur de Terroir Premier Cru Champagne
Domaine Michelot 2017 Bourgogne Côte d’Or Clos de Montmeix Monopole Magnum
Ripe orchard fruit opens with gentle spice and a light floral lift. The palate is broad and concentrated, reflecting the warm, sheltered site, yet fresh acidity and a rocky mineral line keep the Chardonnay focused. Subtle oak adds texture without overwhelming the fruit, while a faint nutty note develops with air. The finish is long, rich and composed. Serve cool with roasted fish, poultry, foie gras or creamy mushroom dishes.
Laurence & Rémi Dufaitre 2016 Brouilly Boldness Gamay 1.5 L
Bright, aromatic fruit leads in a clear and lifted style, with the perfume taking centre stage. The palate is light on its feet and notably well balanced, carrying fresh fruit through a smooth, composed middle. Fine structure keeps the wine focused without adding weight. The finish remains clean and persistent, with lively fruit and a gently savoury note lingering together.
Champagne Marie Demets Tradition Brut NV 1.5 L
Bright redcurrant and cherry lead with green and red apple, white flowers and a delicate chalky note. The palate is generous yet lively, its fine mousse carrying orchard fruit through a fresh, balanced centre. Vibrant acidity keeps the texture precise while subtle lees detail adds depth. The finish is clean and persistent, returning to apple, red fruit and chalky mineral lift.
Louis Roederer 2016 Vintage Brut Champagne 750 mL
Fine, energetic bubbles lift ripe cherry, redcurrant and candied citrus, followed by hazelnut, warm chalk and delicate toast. The palate is generous yet precise, with nectarine and red fruit carried by a creamy, silky mousse. Mineral tension, subtle spice and a saline edge keep the richness clear. The finish is long and textured, lingering on citrus peel, chalk and roasted nuts.
Stéphane Regnault NV Lydien No. 29 Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Champagne
Open and energetic, this expressive Blanc de Blancs places pure Chardonnay character over a firm chalk foundation. The palate is dry and precise, with measured breadth from extended lees ageing and a clear mineral line from the south-facing Grand Cru site. Extra Brut restraint keeps the finish focused, vivid and composed.
Remoissenet 2019 Beaune Premier Cru Les Marconnets
Black and red cherry mingle with red plum, earth and a restrained savoury note. The palate is layered and well structured, with firm, slightly meaty tannins surrounding a clear fruit core. Freshness keeps the wine composed through a long, grounded finish. Decant briefly and pair with duck, roast lamb or mushroom dishes.
Remoissenet 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin
Black fruit, forest floor and a measured touch of oak define a firm, classically savoury profile. The palate is well built and structured, with enough fruit at the core to keep the earthy character generous rather than austere. A steady grip carries through the finish. Decant briefly and pair with duck, lamb or mushroom dishes.
Remoissenet 2020 Volnay
Fresh red cherry and blackcurrant lead, lifted by violet and a gentle liquorice note. Medium-bodied and energetic, the palate has refined, integrated tannins and natural acidity that keeps the fruit bright. Red berries and fine spice carry through a silky, persistent finish. Pair with duck, roast chicken, pork tenderloin or mushroom dishes, serving just below room temperature.
Remoissenet 2019 Pommard
Sour cherry and cranberry meet rose petal and dark spice in an aromatic, finely drawn profile. The palate is soft and juicy, with an elegant texture that lets the tart red fruit remain vivid. Floral notes and spice return on the measured finish. Serve with roast poultry, pork, lentils or mushroom-based dishes.
Verrier & Fils NV Tradition Mg
A robust Champagne with almond, cherry, darker berries and pastry on the nose. The palate is lively and effervescent, with firm structure balanced by bright acidity and notes of grapefruit and apple. Full-flavoured but composed through the lingering finish, it works well as an aperitif or with fried seafood, roast poultry and aged cheese.
Alexandre Lamblot NV Mouvance 17 Brut Nature Champagne
Baked apple, citrus and apricot open with fresh dough, beeswax, white flowers and a fine chalky edge. The palate is bright and fleshy, its ripe orchard fruit lifted by fresh acidity and a very fine mousse. Bone-dry and textural, it finishes clean and mineral, well suited to shellfish, roast poultry or aged cheese.
Château Las Collas 1961 Rivesaltes
Dark amber and deeply mature, with hazelnut, almond and candied citrus rising over warm roasted notes. The palate is rich and warming, carrying Grenache sweetness with savoury nut-skin complexity and a gently oxidative tone. Long, composed and distinctive, it is best served in a small pour alongside blue cheese, toasted nuts or dark chocolate.
Domaine Bitouzet-Prieur 2020 Meursault Les Corbins
Refined and quietly generous, with white flowers, grapefruit and peach skin over a subtle mineral line. The palate is smooth and harmonious, combining measured richness with fine acidity and a focused, very long finish. A gentle stony note keeps the texture composed. Serve cool rather than cold with scallops, roast poultry, butter-poached fish or creamy mushroom dishes.
Château Brown 2020 Pessac-Léognan
Blackcurrant, blackberry and plum lead with cedar and a quiet earthy note. The palate is rich but polished, carrying ripe dark fruit over velvety tannins and a fresh savoury line. Light iron, red tea and restrained toast add detail without masking the fruit. The finish is refined and persistent, leaving cassis, earth, cedar and fine tannins.
Chartreuse Liqueur of the 9th Centenary
A powerful herbal core is softened by measured sweetness and a delicate floral lift. The palate sits between the brighter, sweeter style of yellow herbal liqueur and the more intense vegetal depth associated with green expressions, adding layered spice and fresh alpine character. Rich yet balanced, it finishes long, aromatic and gently warming. Serve chilled, over ice or in a restrained spirit-forward cocktail.
Domaine Pierre Gaillard 2017 Côte-Rôtie Esprit de Blonde 750 mL
Ripe red and dark fruit open with warm spice and a gentle toasted note. The palate is dense yet balanced, framed by silky tannins and an aromatic thread of truffle, pepper and savoury earth. Oak is integrated, supporting the fruit rather than covering it, and the finish remains persistent and poised. Decant before serving with venison, roast lamb, beef, mushrooms or dishes built around black olives.