France
Domaine Billaud-Simon 2016 Bougros Chablis Grand Cru
White flowers and citrus blossom meet ripe lemon, apple and peach. Rich yet precise, the palate balances creamy breadth with bright acidity and a firm mineral core. Honey, flint and a cool wet-stone note add savoury definition before a long, saline finish. Excellent with crab, lobster or roast poultry.
Remoissenet Père & Fils 2018 Meursault Premier Cru Poruzots
Pear, orange oil and white flowers lead with a restrained note of clear honey. The palate is medium-full and layered, combining ripe orchard fruit with cool mineral detail and a subtle touch of oak. Fresh citrus keeps the structure poised, carrying the Chardonnay through a long, complex and quietly generous finish.
Billecart-Salmon NV Brut Rosé Champagne
Pale pink with warm golden glints, opening on raspberry, wild strawberry and red currant with citrus zest and a delicate floral lift. The palate is creamy and smooth yet wonderfully fresh, its fine, lacy mousse carrying ripe red fruit through a clean, persistent raspberry finish. Elegant and food-friendly, it suits salmon, tuna, charcuterie or berry-led desserts.
Bachelder 2011 Nuits-Saint-Georges La Petite Charmotte 750 mL
Field berries and wild flowers lead the aroma, followed by raspberry, ripe cherry, cassis and a light anise note. Floral and incense details sit beside the fruit, with savoury spice appearing through the palate. The tannins are evident but smooth, and a mineral element supports the fruit. Cherry, spice and floral notes carry into the long, documented finish.
Domaine du Coulet 2021 Cornas Ogre 750 mL
Sourced from a particularly mineral parcel at Le Serre, the wine is entirely Syrah, grown at 350 metres on heavily degraded granite. Vinification and eighteen months of ageing take place in ovoid and diamond-shaped concrete vessels. The documented profile is highly spiced, tart-fruited and smoky, with granitic aromatics, very fine tannins and an exceptionally fresh finish.
Roland Lavantureux 2021 Chablis Grand Cru Bougros
Pale in colour, with a rich, expressive nose showing citrus, gentle oak and a firm mineral undertone. The palate is concentrated and muscular without losing precision, building from bright citrus into a broader wave of fruit. A surge of energy through the second half drives the exceptionally long, focused finish.
Bruno Paillard 2009 Assemblage Champagne
Candied citrus, kiwi and fresh lemon lead a bright, focused bouquet, with white fruit, ginger and a gentle brioche note adding depth. Low dosage keeps the palate taut and precise, while fine bubbles and a chalky mineral line carry the flavours cleanly. Serve well chilled with oysters, sashimi or gougères.
Adrien Renoir 2018 Les Vignes Goisses Extra Brut Champagne
White flowers and ripe citrus open with clarity, followed by orchard fruit and a fine chalky lift. The palate is elegant yet quietly concentrated, its persistent mousse carrying bright acidity and mineral tension through a long, precise finish. The balance is dry and composed, making this a refined match for oysters, scallops, roast poultry or aged hard cheese.
La Croix de Beaucaillou 2010 Saint-Julien 750 mL
Dark cherry, boysenberry and cassis open with crushed violet, dark plum and a touch of date. The palate is rich and generous, with cigar box, pencil lead, iron and warm spice adding classical Left Bank detail. Firm, integrated tannins give the wine shape, while fresh acidity keeps the finish precise and persistent. Decant before serving with roast lamb, beef tenderloin, duck or mature cheese.
Domaine Louis Lequin et Fils 2018 Pommard Les Noizons 750 mL
Wilted violet, orange peel, red plum, raspberry, kirsch and dark forest berries rise over cedar, chocolate, scorched earth, licorice and vanilla. The palate is smooth and buoyant, its vibrant juiciness set against Pommard's rustic, savoury depth and gentle oak spice. Silky tannins keep the structure polished. The finish is long and harmonious, trailing black pepper, licorice and fine red fruit.
Agrapart NV Complantée Extra Brut Champagne
White blossom and lemon zest lead, with fresh chalk and a light hazelnut note adding depth. The palate is taut and precise, its fine, persistent bubbles balanced by a gently silky texture. Mineral and distinctly saline through the long finish, it pairs naturally with gravlax, cheese gougères, morel mushrooms or delicate roast poultry.
Bruno Paillard NV Rosé Première Cuvée Champagne
Copper-rose in colour, with fine bubbles and a vivid nose of redcurrant, sour cherry, wild strawberry and violet. A discreet lemon note brings lift. The palate is lively and chalky, capturing ripe red fruit without heaviness, then narrowing into a fresh, refined and gently saline finish. Excellent with sushi, cured ham or roast poultry.
Champagne Lancelot-Pienne NV Accord Majeur Extra Brut 1.5L (Magnum)
Ripe fruit and gentle spice lead, framed by a golden colour and sustained, delicate bubbles. The palate is full and balanced, with a creamy, generous core sharpened by freshness and tension. Spicy roasted notes emerge through the resonant finish, while four years of cellar ageing adds depth and harmony.
Charles Heidsieck 2012 Brut Millésimé Champagne
Gold in the glass with a fine, persistent mousse. Candied citrus, baked apple and white flowers lead into toasted brioche, roasted hazelnut and a touch of clear honey. The palate is broad and creamy yet held taut by lemony acidity and mineral freshness. A long, saline finish brings almond, smoke and quiet spice.
Laurent Ponsot 2017 Bourgogne Rouge Cuvée des Peupliers Magnum
Cherry, blackcurrant and blackberry open with pomegranate, peony and a gentle earthy edge. The palate is supple and finely textured, carrying pulpy red fruit through delicate tannins and bright freshness. A light savoury note appears with air, while the finish remains graceful, clean and quietly persistent. The larger format should benefit from time in a decanter; serve with roast chicken, duck, charcuterie or mushroom dishes.
Laurent Ponsot Bourgogne Blanc Cuvée du Perce-Neige Magnum
Hawthorn blossom, lemon and fresh pear lead into warmer notes of honeysuckle, brioche and toasted almond. The palate is fleshy yet lifted, with ripe orchard fruit balanced by a saline, finely drawn finish. Hints of marzipan and pineapple add breadth without making it heavy, while lively freshness keeps the texture poised. Serve slightly cool with roast fish, gougères, mushroom ravioli or vegetables baked with feta.
Vaudon XO Cognac
Violet and subtle fruit lead a delicate, composed aroma, followed by mango, walnut and candied orange peel. The palate is soft and silky, with exotic fruit bringing brightness while gentle oak and nutty depth add structure. Richness remains polished rather than heavy. The finish is long and elegant, carrying floral tones, orange oil, walnut and quiet warming spice.
Gérard Raphet 2018 Chambolle-Musigny
Ripe red cherry, raspberry and wild strawberry open the nose, joined by rose petal, subtle spice and a light forest-floor note. The palate is supple and finely textured, with fresh acidity and delicate, polished tannins keeping the generous fruit poised. Silky and expressive, it finishes smooth and refined. Pair with duck, roast chicken, mushrooms or herb-roasted pork.
Delamotte 2018 Blanc de Blancs Champagne 750 mL
Fine, persistent bubbles rise through a pale white-gold colour. Williams pear and citrus lead the nose, opening with air toward hawthorn, fresh hazelnut and gentle sweet spice. The palate begins clean and chalky, with a touch of lemon before expanding into vineyard peach and summer fruit. Roasted hazelnut adds crisp depth, while a smooth, generous texture carries the exceptionally long, poised finish.
Vouette & Sorbée 2009 Extrait Brut Nature Champagne 750 mL
Candied orange peel and red fruit open with brioche and crushed herbs. The palate is energetic and firmly structured, with a rich texture shaped by bright acidity and clear mineral tension. Savoury and autolytic detail bring depth without softening the wine's drive. The finish is persistent and dry, returning to citrus, red fruit, herbs and stony freshness.