France
Champagne Chavost NV Blanc d’Assemblage Brut Nature Magnum 1.5 L
Bright golden in colour, with a fine, persistent mousse. Crunchy green apple and citrus zest lead the nose, followed by pastry and lightly toasted bread. The palate is fresh and direct but carries real vinous depth, its bright acidity balanced by a supple, structured feel. Chalk and salinity sharpen the finish, leaving citrus, orchard fruit and a restrained savoury note in a clean, energetic close.
Domaine Koji et Jae Hwa 2023 Bourgogne Pinot Noir Vieilles Vignes 750 mL
Red cherry and raspberry lead a transparent, fragrant profile, with rose petals and subtle spice adding lift. The palate is supple and finely balanced, carrying bright red fruit over vibrant acidity. Fine, powdery tannins give quiet structure, while the old-vine concentration brings depth without heaviness. Fresh and composed through the finish, it leaves cherry, floral perfume and a gentle mineral-savoury note.
Laurent Ponsot 2022 Meursault Cuvée du Pandoréa 750 mL
Lemon zest and white blossom open with toasted almond, hazelnut and a measured buttery richness. The palate is full and silky, balancing ripe citrus and gentle honeyed notes with a clear line of freshness. Flint and light toast add definition through the middle, while a savoury mineral edge keeps the finish long and composed. Serve slightly cool in a generous glass with lobster, roast chicken, turbot or creamy mushroom dishes.
Remoissenet 2020 Puligny-Montrachet
White flowers, fresh herbs and crushed stone frame lemon rind and ripe white fruit. Silky in texture but held by bright acidity, the palate combines measured richness with a cool mineral line. The finish is clean, persistent and quietly savoury. Serve with sole, scallops, roast chicken or vegetables in a light cream sauce.
Domaine du Closel 2018 Clos du Papillon Savennières Magnum 1.5 L
Baked quince and dried apricot open into crushed almond, beeswax and a subtle flinty edge. The palate is concentrated and textural, with orchard fruit and a savoury marzipan note balanced by firm, rocky acidity. A fine bitterness adds definition rather than weight, carrying herbal and mineral detail through a long, dry finish. Decanting will help the layered character settle into focus.
Méo-Camuzet Frère et Sœurs 2022 Fixin Pinot Noir 750 mL
Bright cherry, redcurrant and crushed strawberry open with violet, herbal tea and a subtle wild note. The palate is medium-bodied, supple and silky, with crunchy red fruit carried by vibrant acidity. Fine minerality sharpens the centre, while slightly rustic, astringent tannins give the wine a compact, serious frame. The finish is detailed and lightly austere, ending on red fruit and pleasing salinity.
Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils Cuvée de Mon Aïeul 2012 Châteauneuf-du-Pape 750 mL
Lush red fruit and bramble open with black pepper, garrigue and warm spice. With air, plum, black cherry, leather and sandalwood broaden the aromatic profile. The palate is full-bodied and velvety, with integrated tannins and enough acidity to keep the ripe fruit measured. Liquorice and roasted herbs add savoury depth, while a saline edge brings focus. The finish is long and layered, carrying cherry, spice and Provençal herbs.
Jean-Claude Ramonet 2019 Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge
Vibrant red cherry and wild strawberry lead, with subtle earth and sweet spice adding quiet depth. The palate is pure and focused, shaped by silky tannins and a fine mineral line rather than weight. Freshness carries the fruit into a polished, lingering finish. Serve with roast duck, mushroom dishes or herb-roasted poultry.
Remoissenet Pere & Fils 2016 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Poissenot
Open and inviting on the nose, with a clear sense of depth and a direct, focused profile. The palate is concentrated and beautifully textured, building dimension without excess weight. Its layers unfold steadily across the mouth, remaining composed and precise as the flavours gather momentum, then carry into a long, persistent finish.
Remoissenet Pere & Fils 2019 Chassagne-Montrachet
Vanilla, light oak and cream frame ripe pineapple, stone fruit and white peach. The palate is broad and polished, then tightened by bright acidity that keeps the richness in check. A long finish brings caramel and vanilla back into focus without losing freshness. Give it a little air and serve with roast poultry, lobster, creamy seafood or firm alpine cheeses.
Champagne Gardet 2012 Millésime Extra Brut Magnum
Domaine Parent 2015 Pommard 1er Cru Les Chanlins
Open and deep on the nose, with attractive sweet fruit and a measured touch of toffee-toned oak. The palate is lithe and nicely weighted, building layered fruit and oak complexity over a fine, persistent frame. Fresher notes gather through the finish, suggesting a composed, structured red that continues to gain interest with air.
Billaud-Simon 2020 Chablis Grand Cru Les Preuses
Light gold with subtle golden reflections, opening on mineral, creamy and floral notes with touches of honey, dried fruit and sea spray. The palate is direct and powerful, yet finely honed, with concentrated citrus held in balance by fresh acidity and a precise mineral line. The finish is pure, persistent and gently saline. Serve with oysters, roast halibut, crab or young Comté.
Remoissenet 2019 Vosne-Romanée
A fragrant opening of purple flowers and soft spice gives way to black cherry and ripe red plum. The palate is juicy, polished and finely textured, with silky tannins keeping the fruit poised rather than heavy. A measured spicy note lingers through the long finish. Pair with roast duck, lamb or earthy mushroom dishes.
Remoissenet 2018 Vosne-Romanée
Purple and pink wildflowers lead into light spice, black cherry and red plum. Juicy and refined on the palate, the fruit is carried by a silky texture and enough freshness to keep the shape precise. The finish is long and gently spicy. Serve with grilled lamb sausages, duck breast or mushroom dishes.
Château Cantenac Brown 2015 Margaux
Ripe dark berries and plum open with graphite and a cool stony edge. The palate is plush and supple, bringing concentrated fruit into polished structure and well-integrated oak. Freshness gives the richness energy and keeps the texture poised rather than broad. The finish is intense and persistent, returning to dark fruit, mineral notes and fine, smoothly woven tannins.
Domaine Laroche 1999 Chablis Grand Cru Les Blanchots
Ripe tropical fruit opens the nose, joined by toasted oak and a bright citrus edge. The palate is full-bodied and concentrated, with sweet, pure fruit carried by a silky, velvety texture. Lemon and mineral freshness provide shape beneath the richness, leading to a structured, persistent and immediately attractive finish.
Agrapart NV Terroirs Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne
Lemon, green apple and white flowers open with clarity, followed by a fine chalky note. The palate is taut and energetic, with precise bubbles and bright acidity carrying the citrus fruit into a long, saline finish. Pure and focused rather than austere, it is an elegant match for oysters, shellfish, gougères or simply prepared fish.
Domaine Saint-Patrice 2016 Clos Saint-Patrice Monopole Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Black cherry, blackberry and violet open with generous aromatic depth, followed by licorice, warm spice and a faint savoury note. The palate is full-bodied and concentrated, with ripe fruit held in shape by polished tannins and fresh mineral tension. Opulent yet composed, it finishes long and layered, with dark fruit and spice lingering.
Louis Roederer NV Collection 242 Champagne Magnum
Straw gold with fine, lively bubbles, opening on spring flowers, stone fruit, hawthorn and lemongrass. The palate is layered and textural, with apple, almond, gingerbread and ripe citrus held in a bright, precise frame. A persistent reserve-wine component brings breadth without sacrificing freshness, while the finish stays long and savoury. Serve well chilled with oysters, smoked salmon or roast chicken.