France
Jacquesson Cuvée No. 742 Dégorgement Tardif Extra Brut Champagne 750 mL
Green apple, lemon zest and white flowers lead into brioche, toasted almond and beeswax. The palate is saline and airy, with fine bubbles carrying Meyer lemon, bergamot and citron across a slender, vinous frame. Butter, hazelnut and dried white fruit add mature depth, while a restrained herbal note keeps the profile precise. The finish is mouthwatering and composed, balancing pastry richness with bright citrus and mineral freshness.
Bauchet 2012 Saint-Nicaise Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru Champagne Magnum
White flowers, lemongrass and white stone fruit open with a mature, quietly savoury edge. Fine, chiselled bubbles carry the palate, where freshness balances gentle notes of woodland and fresh mushroom. The texture is composed and persistent rather than showy, finishing clean and dry. Serve with roast poultry, mushroom dishes, scallops or aged Comté.
Clos de la Roilette 2021 Fleurie 3 L
Spiced plum, red cherry and orange peel rise with petals and a quiet earthy note. The palate is medium-bodied, supple and smooth, carrying fleshy fruit on fine structure rather than weight. Fresh acidity keeps the finish bright and expressive. The large format suits a gathering; serve lightly cool with roast chicken, charcuterie, grilled sausages or mushroom dishes.
Guigal 2012 Ermitage Ex Voto Blanc
White flowers, acacia honey and hawthorn blossom lead a powerful, aromatic nose, with toasted notes adding depth. The palate is rich and concentrated, layered with white peach, melon, citrus and gentle nuttiness. A dense, rounded texture is balanced by mineral tension, carrying subtle spice through the long, persistent finish.
Château La Gaffelière 2010 Saint-Émilion
Baked raspberry, kirsch and dried mulberry unfold with plum pudding, pencil shavings and forest floor. The palate is medium to full-bodied, layering ripe red, blue and black fruit over savoury earth and crushed-rock detail. Chewy tannins and well-knit freshness give the rich core precision, with an herbal lift on the finish.
Domaine Latour-Giraud 2022 Meursault Premier Cru Les Genevrières 750 mL
Golden orchard fruit and a light herbal note emerge over a restrained, mineral nose. The palate is broad yet precise, with ripe fruit woven tightly through fresh acidity and a fine, almost delicate texture. Subtle exotic tea and citrus add lift as the wine gains intensity. Bone-dry and beautifully structured, it finishes exceptionally long, energetic and focused, retaining both charm and the quiet authority of premier-cru Meursault.
Domaine Bachey-Legros Les Petits Clos Vieilles Vignes 2021 Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Morgeot Blanc 750 mL
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.
Mark Haisma La Croix des Champs 2009 Gevrey-Chambertin 750 mL
Ripe cherry and strawberry lead a generous, mature profile, with liquorice, beetroot and gentle vanilla adding depth. Savoury notes of meat, forest floor and cedar sit behind the fruit rather than dominating it. The palate is round and elegant, shaped by light tannins and a fine peppery edge. A touch of earthy root vegetable appears toward the close, followed by a composed, lightly astringent finish.
Comtes Lafon 2017 Volnay Santenots du Milieu
Chateau Rieussec 2002 Sauternes
White flowers and dried honey lead a restrained aroma, followed by peach skin and a light lanolin note. The palate is fuller and more expressive, bringing mango, clementine and spice-tinged honey into fresh acidity and a rounded, balanced texture. Orange marmalade and candied ginger add depth without heaviness. The finish remains poised, lingering on apricot, citrus, saffron and gentle spice.
Château L’Église-Clinet 1999 Pomerol 750 mL
Mature and understated, with black cherry, smoke and forest floor leading the nose. Earth and leather add depth, while a thread of freshness keeps the profile from feeling tired. The palate is medium-bodied and supple, its fruit now fully integrated with soft tannins and restrained savoury detail. Subtle spice appears toward the close, and the finish is measured rather than forceful, leaving dark cherry, smoke and underbrush behind.
Domaine A.F. Gros 2016 Beaune Premier Cru Les Boucherottes Pinot Noir 1.5 L
Raspberry and red cherry lead with darker cherry, gentle spice and a subtle earthy note. The palate is bright and finely shaped, combining generous fruit with polished tannins and a clear line of freshness. Quiet oak detail adds depth without becoming dominant. The finish is persistent and composed, carrying red fruit, spice and savoury nuance with the balance and restraint expected of a carefully made Beaune Premier Cru.
Domaine Ponsot Clos des Monts Luisants Vieilles Vignes 2020 Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru Blanc 750 mL
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.
Chateau Rieussec 1998 Sauternes
Deep gold and richly layered, with candied apricot, honeyed fig and marmalade opening into toasted almond, saffron and gentle oak. The palate is concentrated yet composed, balancing dried lemon peel, pear and marzipan with mature earthy detail. Fresh acidity keeps the sweetness precise. The finish is long and persistent, carrying honey, vanilla, citrus and a subtle savoury lift.
Remoissenet Père et Fils 2019 Gevrey Chambertin Mg
A full-bodied Pinot Noir with vivid strawberry, mulberry and violet aromas, deepening toward liquorice, leather and forest floor as it evolves. Firm structure and velvety tannins frame a rich, finely textured palate, with enough breadth and freshness for the cellar. A natural partner for lamb, game or strong cow's-milk cheeses.
Remoissenet Père et Fils 2019 Pommard Mg
Deeply coloured Pinot Noir with blackberry, bilberry, cherry pit and ripe plum, developing leather, chocolate and pepper with maturity. The palate is rich and mouth-filling, built around firm, chewy tannins that become more polished with time. A powerful yet nuanced Burgundy for roast game, thick-cut beef, lamb, braised poultry or mature cheese.
Veuve Clicquot 2012 La Grande Dame
White flowers, jasmine and honeysuckle open into apple, pear and ripe peach. Fresh almond and frangipane add quiet richness before dried apricot, hazelnut and a light honeyed note emerge on the palate. Silky in texture yet firmly structured, it balances depth and power with fine mineral tension, finishing long, elegant and remarkably composed.