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Domaine Bachey-Legros Les Petits Clos Vieilles Vignes 2021 Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Morgeot Blanc
French Wine
White flowers lead a refined nose, with fine spice and a restrained vanilla note adding depth. The palate has breadth and substance, yet remains energetic and straight, with fresh acidity keeping the texture controlled. Orchard fruit sits at the centre, framed by gentle oak rather than covered by it. The finish is long and composed, moving through toasted hazelnut toward a clear mineral accent.
Domaine Ponsot Clos des Monts Luisants Vieilles Vignes 2020 Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru Blanc
French Wine
Pale yellow-green in colour, opening with peach, crisp apple and lemon zest. Honeydew and a light floral note sit above wet stone and restrained savoury spice. The palate is fresh and precise, with high acidity shaping a medium-bodied, lightly creamy texture. Citrus and orchard fruit remain clear through the finish, joined by mineral tension and a subtle honeyed accent that adds breadth without reducing the wine's energy.
Domaine Ponsot Clos des Monts Luisants Vieilles Vignes 2016 Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru Blanc
French Wine
Pale gold in colour, with lemon curd, ripe orchard fruit and a measured nutty edge. Preserved orange and almond add depth, while spice and wet stone keep the nose composed. The palate is broad and lightly creamy, balanced by firm acidity and a focused mineral line. A gentle oxidative note brings savoury complexity without overwhelming the fruit, and the finish is long, dry and quietly saline.
Domaine Ponsot Clos des Monts Luisants Vieilles Vignes 2015 Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru Blanc
French Wine
Ripe yellow fruit, pear and green apple open with lemon rind, almond and a quiet honeyed note. The palate is broad and creamy, yet fresh acidity and salinity keep the texture composed. Toast, chestnut and warm spice add depth around a core of citrus and orchard fruit. Full-bodied but controlled, it finishes long and savoury, with mineral tension carrying the richness.
Domaine Ponsot Clos des Monts Luisants Très Vieilles Vignes 2014 Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru Blanc
French Wine
Yellow fruit and citrus lead a rich, stony nose, with flint and restrained oak adding savoury depth. The palate opens broad and rounded, then gains freshness and tension with air. Lemon, pineapple and a light oxidative edge sit over firm acidity and clear mineral structure. Concentrated but not heavy, it finishes long, spicy and saline, with the fruit held in precise balance.
Legras & Haas 2018 Blanc de Blancs Millésimé Brut Champagne 1.5 L
French Wine
Brilliant straw in colour, opening with fine yeast, lemon confit, quince and green apple peel. The palate combines clear fruit with balanced acidity and a fine, creamy mousse. Salty mineral accents sharpen the middle without making it severe, while the orchard and citrus notes remain fresh and precise. Textured yet controlled, it finishes long with gentle creaminess and mineral lift.
Jérôme Prévost La Closerie Les Béguines NV Extra Brut Champagne
French Wine
Golden in colour, with a fine mousse and an expressive smoky edge. Brioche, nectarine and lemon zest lead into chalk, wet stone and a subtle flinty note. The palate is taut and concentrated, driven by lemon oil, brisk freshness and firm linearity. Hints of honey and iron add depth without softening the mineral focus, and the finish remains long, bright and precise.
Bénédicte & Stéphane Tissot DD 2022 Arbois Rouge 3 L
French Red
Raspberry, cranberry and bright red berries lead with rose hip, hibiscus and a delicate floral perfume. The palate is medium-bodied and lively, balancing juicy fruit with earthy detail, fine tannins and a lightly dusty grip. Gentle herbs and warm spice add savoury definition without obscuring the freshness. Concentrated yet approachable, it closes cleanly with red fruit and an earthy, food-friendly finish.
Frédéric Savart La Moufle 2020 Les Mesneux Premier Cru Extra Brut Champagne
French Wine
Dried pear and bright citrus lead into ginger, sage and dried flowers, with a fine creamy touch beneath the fruit. The palate is tense and energetic, its Meunier-led core cut by saline minerality and chalky precision. Spice and menthol bring lift as the wine opens, while restrained dosage keeps the finish dry and focused. Balanced, pure and persistent, it closes with savoury mineral detail.
Maison Louis Jadot 2010 Beaune Premier Cru Clos des Ursules Magnum 1.5 L
French Wine
Wild cherry and raspberry rise from an airy, layered nose with earth, stone and integrated oak. The palate is concentrated yet finely detailed, its medium weight carried by fresh acidity and firm, dusty tannins. Bitter cherry, subtle spice and mineral tension give the wine a savoury edge without obscuring the fruit. Suave and balanced, it closes with a long, mouth-coating finish.
Château Figeac 1995 Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé
French Wine
A concentrated bouquet of roasted coffee, truffle and ripe blackberry opens into tobacco, black olive and tea. The palate is elegant and medium-bodied, with resolved tannins and fresh acidity giving shape to the mature fruit. Subtle leather, earth and savoury detail emerge with air. Velvety and harmonious, it carries its complexity through a long, composed finish without losing freshness.
Taittinger Comtes de Champagne 2014 Blanc de Blancs
French Wine
Toasted brioche, lemon meringue and pastry open with hazelnut, almond and bright citrus. The palate is creamy and layered, its fine mousse carrying apricot, tangerine peel and white flowers over a chalky mineral core. Well-cut acidity gives the wine focus and energy without diminishing its breadth. Fragrant spice and a gentle savoury note linger through a long, mouthwatering finish.
Dom Pérignon 2015 Takashi Murakami Limited Edition Champagne
French Wine
Toasted notes and cocoa lead into lime blossom, jasmine and peony, with anise, cardamom and a fresh botanical edge. Orange peel and green papaya bring brightness before the palate broadens around peach, nectarine and citrus. The texture is generous but controlled, carried by fine acidity and a persistent mineral line. Gentian and spice remain through the remarkably long, precise finish.
Domaine Etienne Sauzet 2019 Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Champ Canet
French Wine
White peach, pear and orange oil open with lavender, citrus confit and a measured touch of oak. The palate is energetic and precise, combining honeycomb and fresh bread with a deep core of fruit and succulent acidity. White flowers, fine spice and crushed chalk add lift and definition. Richly textured yet delicate, it closes with excellent length and a gradually emerging mineral finish.
Gérard Bertrand Legend Vintage 1974 Rivesaltes
French Dessert
Deep amber in colour, with a complex nose of cocoa, roasted coffee, dried fruit and caramel. The palate is rich and layered, unfolding through dried fig, honey, walnut and beeswax while lively acidity keeps the sweetness composed. Notes of raisin, toffee and warm spice gather toward a long, smooth finish. A mature vin doux naturel with both concentration and savoury detail.
Maison Louis Latour Château Corton Grancey 2010 Grand Cru
French Wine
Deeply coloured and aromatic, with cassis, ripe cherry, saffron and an earthy undertone. The palate is powerful but polished, its tannins wrapping around the fruit with a silky, controlled texture. Notes of spice, dark berries and forest floor develop with air, while the wine retains firm structure and definition. The finish is long and savoury, giving this grand cru both authority and restraint.
Domaine Roulot 2022 Meursault
French Wine
Elegant and finely drawn, with white flowers, peach, lemon and green apple over notes of flint, crushed stone and light cream. The palate is medium-bodied and precise, combining citrus and stone fruit with restrained baking spice and a subtle nutty character. Brisk acidity keeps the texture focused, while mineral detail and measured creaminess extend through a long, balanced finish.
Henri Giraud Fût de Chêne MV19 Aÿ Grand Cru Champagne
French Wine
Golden in the glass, with a fine persistent bead and aromas of ripe apricot, white blossom and toasted brioche. Argonne oak brings measured notes of vanilla, liquorice and fresh walnut without overwhelming the fruit. The palate is velvety and concentrated, sharpened by precise acidity, while candied lemon and white pepper carry the long, spiced finish. Richly textured Champagne with clarity and drive.
Château Figeac 2009 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
French Wine
Layered and composed, with black cherry, cassis and dark plum opening into violet, graphite, tobacco and a subtle earthy note. The palate is full yet measured, carried by fresh acidity and fine, velvety tannins rather than sheer weight. Coffee, toast and spice emerge with air, while the finish stays mineral, persistent and quietly savoury. A mature Saint-Émilion with depth, perfume and poise.
Domaine de la Grosse Pierre 2023 Fleurie Bel Air
French Red
Peony and wild raspberry rise over pomegranate and redcurrant in a light, perfumed profile. The palate is graceful and lifted, with whisper-fine tannins giving gentle shape rather than weight. A mineral grip gathers toward the finish, joined by pink peppercorn and a final return of fresh red fruit. Serve slightly cool with roast chicken, charcuterie, grilled salmon or mushroom dishes.
Domaine de la Pépière 2018 Monnières-Saint-Fiacre
French White
Rounded citrus and orchard fruit meet a distinctly leesy, mineral core. The palate carries quiet breadth from extended time on the lees, while fresh acidity and a fine saline edge keep the wine precise. Notes of stone and a gentle savoury texture gather through the composed finish. Serve well chilled with oysters, mussels, grilled white fish or roast chicken, where its mineral intensity and measured richness can show clearly.
Laurent Dufouleur 2022 Bourgogne Aligoté
French White
Lime, green apple and lemon lead with a chalky mineral edge and a quiet note of white almond. Fresh acidity runs cleanly through the medium-bodied palate, giving the fruit a taut, tangy shape while the texture remains composed. The finish is dry, precise and gently nutty rather than austere. Serve well chilled as an aperitif, or pair with oysters, grilled white fish, goat cheese or a simple herb omelette.
Maison Dampt 2015 Chablis Premier Cru Les Vaillons
French White
Citrus peel and orchard fruit sit against a firm line of stone minerality, with almond and a gently pithy edge showing the wine's maturity. The palate remains composed and balanced, carrying fresh acidity through a savoury, mineral middle. A restrained nutty note returns on the finish without obscuring the fruit. Serve lightly chilled with roast fish, scallops, poultry or a mushroom dish in a light cream sauce.
Henri de Villamont 2022 Bourgogne Pinot Noir
French Red
Red cherry, wild strawberry and raspberry open with a delicate violet lift. A light touch of cedar and cinnamon adds quiet savoury depth without masking the fruit. The palate is rounded and poised, carried by fine tannins and fresh acidity into a clean, lightly spiced finish. Its supple shape suits roast chicken, grilled salmon or mushroom dishes, where the bright fruit and restrained oak can remain in balance.
Prieuré de Montézargues 2023 Tavel Rosé
French Rosé
Bright pink with red-cherry highlights, opening on yellow peach, redcurrant and blood orange. The palate is medium to full-bodied, with ripe cherry and peach gaining depth from almond, pastry cream and a light liquorice note. Citrus keeps the generous texture fresh and defined. It finishes long and elegant, carrying cherry stone, orange and peach through a polished, gently savoury close.
Laurent Miquel 2024 Vendanges Nocturnes Classic Blanc
French White
Lemon and lime lead, followed by crisp pear, apple and a subtle touch of apricot. The palate is light and steely, with clean acidity keeping the fruit bright and focused. A creamy texture and faint banana note add softness without dulling the freshness. The finish is long and tidy, carrying citrus, orchard fruit and a gentle floral lift.
Lillet Blanc NV
French Fortified
Candied orange, honey and exotic fruit rise over pine resin, lemon, jasmine and fresh mint. The palate is full and rounded at first, then turns lively as citrus and a measured herbal bitterness bring definition. A wine-based aperitif with freshness rather than overt weight, it carries orange and honey through a long finish, leaving a clean, gently bitter edge.
Arlaud 2021 Bourgogne Oka
French Red
Fresh summer berries lead, joined by light pepper and warm earth. The palate is lively and bright, with clear red fruit carried by moderate tannins and a gently savoury frame. Subtle spice and woodland detail add depth without weighing down the fruit. It finishes poised and energetic, leaving berry freshness, fine tannin and a quiet earthy note.
Domaine de l’Aigle 2023 Chardonnay Limoux
French White
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.
Moreau-Naudet 2018 Chablis
French White
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.