France
Pierre Gimonnet & Fils 2016 Special Club Cramant Grand Cru Champagne 750 mL
Asian pear, nectarine and citrus lead a layered bouquet, with jasmine, freesia and yellow flowers bringing aromatic lift. Hazelnut, pollen and a light waxy note add depth. The palate is rich yet lively, its fine bubbles and fresh acidity keeping the ripe fruit precise. Chalky mineral detail develops through the middle. Harmonious and persistent, it finishes with pear, citrus, nuts and a measured savoury note.
Domaine Etienne Sauzet 2023 Puligny-Montrachet
Pale lemon-lime in the glass, with a restrained citrus nose that opens gradually. The palate is precise and refined, combining Granny Smith apple, wet-stone minerality and a fine line of acidity. Middleweight and persistent, it carries measured richness without losing its clean, animated shape. Give it a little air, then serve with scallops, roast poultry or creamy cheeses.
Dhondt-Grellet NV Cramant Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Champagne
Soft florals, almond croissant and ripe green apple open into lemon curd and crisp yellow orchard fruit. The palate is vibrant and crystalline, combining fine mousse with a delicate chalky texture and a weightless sense of length. Mirabelle plum and citrus linger on the precise finish. Serve with oysters, crab, sashimi or a simple roast chicken.
Dhondt-Grellet Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Cramant Extra Brut
Soft florals lead the aroma, followed by almond croissant, ripe green apple and lemon curd. The palate is vibrant and crystalline, combining purity with a light, finely layered texture. Chalky structure gives the fruit definition, while citrus brightness and gentle pastry notes add depth. The finish is long yet weightless, leaving cool minerality, salinity and a poised, elegant sense of freshness.
Remoissenet 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru Le Trio
Cranberry and ripe red fruit open the aroma, framed by smoke, charcoal and a polished floral lift. The palate is dry and rounded, with generous fruit carried by a firm but composed structure. Toast and pepper add savoury definition without obscuring freshness. The finish is intense and persistent, leaving red berries, warm spice, flowers and a finely smoky mineral impression.
Champagne Jacquesson NV Cuvée 741 Dégorgement Tardif Extra Brut
Dried fruit, roasted hazelnut and lemon oil meet green apple, brioche and fresh pastry. The palate is creamy and structured, with vibrant acidity sharpening baked apple and citrus zest. Extended lees ageing brings breadth and depth, while a salty, chalky mineral line drives the exceptionally dry, persistent finish.
Larmandier-Bernier Terre de Vertus Premier Cru Non-Dosé Blanc de Blancs 750 mL
Green apple and pear open with delicate citrus and chalky mineral detail. The palate is dry, precise and finely textured, combining depth with a clear saline line. Bright acidity keeps the fruit focused, while subtle lees complexity adds breadth without heaviness. The finish is long and composed, carrying orchard fruit, citrus, chalk and salinity with notable purity and quiet intensity.
Domaine Duroché 2022 Gevrey-Chambertin 750 mL
Dark cherry, mulberry and blackberry lead a fragrant, finely focused bouquet, with violet and white pepper adding lift. The palate is medium-bodied and elegant, carrying ripe fruit over fresh acidity and supple, polished tannins. A quiet earthy note develops through the middle without obscuring the fruit. Balanced and composed, it finishes with red and black berries, gentle spice and a persistent floral-mineral edge.
Domaine A.F. Gros 2021 Vosne-Romanée Les Chalandins
A distinctive floral perfume leads into a direct, finely shaped palate. Silky texture gives the red fruit a graceful flow, while a subtle extra depth develops through the middle. The finish is notably long and detailed, with a flicker of complexity that keeps the wine lively rather than heavy. Elegant now, with the poise to reward careful cellaring.
Billecart-Salmon NV Brut Réserve Champagne Magnum
Luminous pale gold, with steady effervescence and a generous, persistent mousse. Clean aromas of orchard fruit and white blossom open first, followed by ripe pear, lemon and subtle biscuit. The palate brings concentrated flavour with poised vinosity, gentle toast and a polished texture. Freshness and minerality carry the long, composed finish. Serve with crab, oysters or delicate white fish.
Moutard 2002 Brut Millésimé Champagne
White flowers and bright citrus open a powerful, composed nose. The palate is full and structured but finely balanced, with mature breadth held in line by persistent freshness. Citrus returns on the long, measured finish, giving the wine lift despite its scale. Best served with lobster, roast poultry, creamy mushroom dishes or a selection of aged cheeses.
Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat 2022 Chambolle-Musigny 750 mL
Red cherry and black plum lead a fragrant bouquet, with raspberry, cassis and rose petals adding detail. The palate is supple and finely drawn, showing lively acidity beneath pure, gently ripe fruit. Silky tannins provide measured grip without interrupting the wine's light-footed feel. Lavender, mint and a trace of liquorice appear with air. The finish is fresh and persistent, carrying red fruit and delicate floral notes.
Château Haut-Marbuzet 1986 Saint-Estèphe
Cassis and spicy berry fruit open with smoke, cedar, tobacco and espresso, followed by earthy and savoury tones. The palate is full-bodied and supple, its mature fruit layered with vanilla, dark chocolate and sweet toast. Structured tannins remain composed, carrying the wine into a long, gently meaty finish.
Chateau Talbot 2012 Saint-Julien
Cassis, blackcurrant and red currant lead a polished aroma, joined by plum, roasted herbs and a restrained tarry note. The palate is juicy and rounded, with soft tannins, fresh acidity and a medium-bodied sense of balance. Cedar, liquorice and spice add savoury depth. The finish is persistent and composed, leaving dark berries, dried herbs and gentle mineral lift.
Feret Lambert 2018 Bordeaux Superieur 3L
Blackcurrant, black cherry and plum open with measured notes of cedar, graphite and dried herbs. The palate is medium to full in weight, with ripe fruit held by fine tannins and a fresh, savoury line. Balanced rather than heavy, it finishes with dark fruit and gentle spice. Give it air before serving with roast beef or lamb.
Château de la Maltroye 2014 Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Morgeot Vigne Blanche 750 mL
Built around Chardonnay, this white Burgundy shows lemon zest, pear and white flowers, with a hazelnut nuance adding another documented aromatic detail. A fine texture is part of the profile, alongside limestone-driven minerality. Together, the source presents citrus, orchard fruit, floral character, a nutty note, tactile finesse and mineral definition in a clear, carefully delineated tasting portrait.
Remoissenet Père et Fils 2019 Pernand Vergelesses 1Er
Refined Chardonnay with white blossom and acacia at the fore, moving toward honeyed, amber and lightly spiced notes with time. Bright mineral energy gives the palate definition, while a harmonious texture keeps it graceful and composed. A quietly sophisticated white Burgundy for seafood risotto, grilled fish, sushi or nutty mountain cheeses.
Marcoux 2016/23 Chateauneuf Du Pape VV
A benchmark old-vine Grenache cuvée showing soaring aromatics of kirsch, raspberry, and crushed cherry layered with rose petal, spice, and a subtle cocoa nuance. The palate is rich yet remarkably poised, with silken texture, fine-grained tannins, and a core of pure, ripe red fruit that balances power with elegance. Exceptionally long and refined on the finish, with a signature sense of purity and perfume that underscores its age-worthiness.
Champagne Jacquesson 2013 Dizy Terres Rouges Extra Brut
Crisp yellow orchard fruit, raspberry and wild strawberry meet white flowers, citrus and a touch of nougat. The palate is layered and seamless, with delicate red fruit framed by lively tension and an elegantly vinous texture. Honeycomb and fine spice add depth before a long, bright and seemingly weightless finish.
Legras & Haas 2014 Les Sillons Chouilly Grand Cru Champagne 750 mL
Pale gold with a fine mousse, this opens with lime zest, lemon, tangelo and golden peach. Cream, fresh bread and a gentle buttery note add breadth, while ginger and restrained oak bring subtle spice. The palate is energetic and finely balanced, moving from ripe orchard fruit toward a firmer mineral core. Salinity builds through the long finish, leaving citrus, chalk and a quiet savoury echo.