France
Domaine Ostertag 2018 Clos Mathis Riesling
Focused and finely sculpted, with bright citrus framed by a cool, stony mineral character. Granite-grown fruit gives the palate a firm, precise line, while measured ripeness adds shape without heaviness. Sleek, energetic and persistent, it is compelling now for its clarity and has the structure to develop gracefully in bottle.
Domaine Ostertag 2015 Fronholz Riesling
Peach and tangerine make an immediately expressive nose, combining juicy ripeness with aromatic spice and citrus zest. The palate is dry, concentrated and vigorous, with firm acidity, mineral focus and a sleek, crystalline texture. There is real structure and poise beneath the exuberant fruit, carrying the finish with clarity and energy.
Green Chartreuse
Powerful herbaceous aromas arrive first, with pepper, pine and a cool minty lift. The palate is fresh and intensely botanical, moving through pine sap, citrus peel and layered green herbs with controlled sweetness. Its strength is balanced by a clear, focused texture rather than simple heat. Bittersweet tea emerges on the finish, extending the mint, citrus and pepper in a long, complex line.
Florian Beck-Hartweg 2019 Tout Naturellement Pétillant
Vibrant fruit sits beneath beautifully fine bubbles, with a firm spine giving this rosé pét-nat welcome shape. The palate feels fresh and lively, while a light, intriguing bitterness brings definition to the finish. Unusual but highly approachable, it is an excellent aperitif and works well with chickpea fritters or crisp salads.
Jean-Paul Mauler 2016 Riesling Grand Cru Schoenenbourg
Deep gold in tone, with an enveloping, complex nose of pear, lime, grapefruit and bergamot over mineral, lightly smoky notes and a savoury herbal edge. The palate is full and powerful, its generous texture held in shape by clear, wrapping acidity. Concentrated and persistent, with the balance to continue developing.
Château Rauzan-Gassies 2016 L’Orme de Rauzan-Gassies Haut-Médoc
Blackcurrant, ripe plum and cherry compote lead into cedar, graphite and dried violet. Silky and medium-bodied, the palate layers blackberry, dark chocolate and tobacco leaf over fine-grained tannins and vivid acidity. Spice, mineral detail and subtle oak carry the smooth, refined finish, balancing generous fruit with measured structure.
Domaine de l’Aigle 2023 Chardonnay Limoux 750 mL
Toasted brioche and gentle oak frame ripe peach, quince and honeydew, with a subtle note of herbal tea adding detail. The palate is rounded yet energetic, carrying roasted stone fruit into a salty, mineral line. Citrus-marmalade brightness keeps the richer texture in balance. It finishes with measured toast, fresh acidity and a savoury, lightly saline persistence.
Château Perron 2020 Lalande-de-Pomerol
Ripe blackcurrant opens the aroma, joined by subtle cedar and a graphite-like mineral note. The palate is velvety and dark-fruited, with tobacco leaf and gentle spice adding savoury depth. Medium-to-full in body, it carries well-integrated tannins that give shape without hardness. The finish is lingering and elegant, leaving dark fruit, cedar and restrained earthy detail in a composed, balanced line.
Chateau Fonreaud 2019 Listrac-Medoc
Moreau-Naudet 2018 Chablis 750 mL
Well-defined citrus opens over a taut, fresh palate, with fine acidity keeping the fruit precise. A mineral note adds cool definition, while apple peel brings a gently textured, savoury edge. The structure is focused rather than austere, allowing the citrus and orchard-fruit elements to remain clear. The finish is clean and persistent, leaving apple peel, citrus and a measured mineral impression.
Veuve Clicquot NV Yellow Label Brut Champagne 375 mL
Pear, apple and peach lead the aromatic profile, followed by lemon zest, buttered toast and brioche. The palate is structured and generous, with fine bubbles, bright acidity and a firm Pinot Noir backbone balanced by fresh citrus and orchard fruit. Clean and persistent through the finish, this polished half-bottle is ideal for an aperitif, shellfish, smoked salmon or gougères.
Château Côte Montpezat 2009 Cuvée Compostelle
Gérard Bertrand 2000 Banyuls Grand Cru Vin Doux Naturel 750 mL
Lush and broad, with clear structure and a generous flavour profile. Grenache Gris provides the varietal basis, while Banyuls Grand Cru and Vin Doux Naturel place it among Roussillon's fortified dessert wines. The style is deep and elegant, with breadth, richness and structure as its principal characteristics. A generous dessert wine defined by scale, structure and a broad profile.
Château La Nerthe 2022 Les Cassagnes Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Rouge 750 mL
Burlat cherry, red berries, blackcurrant and licorice define the documented fruit profile. Thyme, olive, laurel and other garrigue notes add a savoury register. The palate balances liveliness with roundness, supported by delicate tannins and a minty finish. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre form the recorded blend, giving the wine its combination of bright fruit, herbs and restrained structure.