France
Remoissenet 2015 Meursault 1er Cru Blagny
Rich and layered, with ripe pear, baked apple and lemon curd opening into hazelnut, toasted brioche and a subtle floral lift. The palate is concentrated and creamy yet held in line by bright acidity and a firm mineral core. Citrus oil, almond and chalky tension shape the long, powerful finish. Serve with roast turbot, scallops, poultry in cream sauce or aged Comté.
Champagne Henri Giraud NV Hommage au Pinot Noir Brut
Ripe cherry, wild raspberry and apricot meet warm pear, toasted brioche and gentle spice. Broad and silky on the palate, it carries generous fruit through a fine, persistent mousse, with citrus zest and saline minerality adding lift. The finish is dry, precise and notably long, leaving a delicate savoury echo.
Bauchet 2012 Saint-Nicaise Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru Champagne
White stone fruit and lemongrass meet delicate floral notes, followed by subtle woodland and fresh mushroom complexity. The palate remains bright and precise, with a fine, chiselled mousse and enough maturity to feel layered without losing freshness. Dry and persistent through the finish, it suits shellfish, roast chicken, mushroom risotto or nutty alpine cheese.
Parent 2017 Beaune Premier Cru Les Epenottes
A textured, caressing red Burgundy with concentrated, vibrant fruit and a measured touch of oak. The palate is medium-bodied and poised, balancing supple texture with the gentle firmness expected of a premier cru. A subtly rustic, savoury edge shapes the finish. Serve with roast poultry, duck or simply prepared red meat.
La Rogerie 2015 Héroïne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Champagne
Pale gold with fine, persistent bubbles, opening on white peach, lemon curd, toasted brioche and white flowers. The palate is rounded and creamy, layering Golden Delicious apple, wet stone and chalk over excellent natural acidity. Salinity and soft umami shape the smooth, bone-dry finish, with gentle apple-skin bitterness adding definition.
Comte Louis de Lauriston Pomme Prisonnière Calvados
Fresh 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.
Champagne Charles Mignon 2020 Le Noyer Cornail Extra Brut 750 mL
Bright stone fruit opens with a nutty note, light spice and a delicate chalky edge. The palate is creamy yet vibrant, its concentrated fruit carried by a persistent mousse and focused acidity. Subtle savoury depth develops through the middle without dulling the wine's energy. The finish is long and mineral, returning to orchard fruit, spice and a clean salivating freshness.
Boisrenard 2009 Chateauneuf-Du-Pape
Roasted fig, blackberry, cassis and kirsch form a deep, generous core, joined by graphite, pepper, tobacco and a touch of tar. The palate is powerful yet defined, with dense fruit, mouthwatering freshness and mesquite-toned tannins. A round, concentrated southern Rhône red with savoury depth and a long, structured finish.
Domaine Nowack NV Les Terres Bleues Extra Brut Champagne
Ayala 2015 Le Blanc de Blancs Champagne
White fruit and acacia honey lead a fresh, lively palate, with subtle pastry and brioche adding quiet richness. Fine bubbles and a silky texture carry grapefruit and blood orange toward a long, persistent finish, where chalky minerality and delicate salinity keep the wine precise. Serve as an aperitif or with ceviche, prawn risotto or rosemary-braised veal.
Vaudon Fins Bois Double Cask 10 Year Old Cognac
Apricot and cooked banana lead with vanilla, white fruit and a lightly creamy note. The palate is rounded and composed, balancing ripe orchard fruit with toasted coconut and a gentle caramelised edge. Oak adds warmth without obscuring the fruit. The finish is smooth and measured, leaving vanilla, baked apple and a quiet touch of spice.
Larmandier-Bernier NV Latitude Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne
Arnaud de Villeneuve 1970 Rivesaltes Ambré
Deep amber with orange reflections, this mature fortified wine layers dried fruit, walnut and dried apricot over complex notes of rancio, turmeric, roasted coffee and seasoned oak. The palate is broad, harmonious and richly textured, yet a fine thread of freshness keeps it poised. Exceptionally long, it finishes with old-cognac warmth and savoury nutty depth.
Domaine Heresztyn-Mazzini 2013 Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 750 mL
Ripe fruit and plum open the aroma, joined by spice, pepper and a light toasted note. The palate is fresh and fruit-driven, with red fruit, gooseberry and blueberry set against further spice. The structure is firm enough to carry the fruit while preserving its freshness. The finish continues with berry, pepper and spice, following the exact-vintage merchant description closely.
Billaud-Simon 2018 Chablis Grand Cru Les Preuses
Fresh peach and citrus oil open with delicate floral notes and a cool oyster-shell edge. The palate is rounded and quietly powerful, balancing a fleshy core of fruit with ripe acidity and precise mineral tension. Creamy and elegant without losing focus, it carries citrus, stone and a lightly saline note through a long, composed finish.
Champagne Laherte Frères 2018 Les Grandes Crayères Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut
Chalky mineral tension leads a powerful, deep and structured profile. The palate is bright and poised, with focused citrus, a savoury edge and firm drive through the centre. Barrel fermentation and light lees stirring bring measured texture, while the absence of malolactic fermentation preserves precision and energy on the long finish.
Domaine Jamet 2019 Côte-Rôtie Fructus Voluptas
Red and black berries lead with violet, cracked pepper and a faint savoury note. The palate is supple and immediately expressive, carrying ripe fruit over fine tannins and a stony mineral line. Used oak adds quiet shape without obscuring the freshness. The finish is balanced and persistent, leaving blackberry, spice, smoke and a gentle herbal edge.
Domaine Georges Glantenay 2017 Volnay Premier Cru Les Brouillards
Bright red berries lead with floral lift, cool stone and a quiet earthy note. The palate is energetic and finely structured, combining ripe fruit with firm, polished tannins and a clear mineral line. Richness builds without sacrificing balance or freshness. The finish is persistent and composed, leaving redcurrant, subtle spice and a clean stony impression.
Domaine Georges Glantenay 2018 Volnay Premier Cru Les Brouillards
Cool redcurrant opens with menthol, soft earth and a restrained touch of spice. The palate is suave and rounded, its red fruit carried by fine tannins and a fresh mineral line. The texture is generous without becoming heavy. A saline firmness shapes the finish, leaving red berries, earth, floral detail and a precise savoury edge.
Maison Louis Latour 2017 Pommard Premier Cru Les Epenots 750 mL
Blackcurrant, liquorice and woodland aromas lead a deep, savoury Pinot Noir profile. The palate is ample and rounded, combining dark fruit with measured oak and a return of liquorice through the mid-palate. Firm, persistent tannins provide shape without making the wine feel severe, while earthy undergrowth adds mature Burgundy character. The finish is long, structured and composed. Decant briefly and serve with duck confit, beef bourguignon or mature cheese.