France
Chateau Pavie 2000 Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Ripe black cherry and salty plum lead, layered with crushed rock, dried flowers, tobacco leaf, smoke, cocoa and liquorice. The palate is full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with abundant dark fruit carried by a stony mineral line. Long and powerful yet composed, it finishes with savoury freshness and remarkable persistence.
Abbatucci 2014 Cuvee Faustine Corsica
Very pale and clear, with citrus pith, unripe pear and white flowers on the nose. The palate is dry and gently rounded, showing a subtle richness without losing its coastal freshness. Medium-plus acidity feels polished rather than sharp, carrying the old-vine Vermentino through a clean, lightly mineral finish.
Canorgue 2020 Luberon Blanc
Crisp, clean and mineral, with citrus, ripe pear, stone fruit, melon, fresh-cut hay and a subtle fennel note. The palate is dry and energetic, trading heaviness for clarity and lift. A layered southern Rhone white with a fresh, savoury finish that works equally well as an aperitif or beside fish and shellfish.
Gérard Bertrand 2022 Heritage An 77 Clairette du Languedoc
Floral aromas of white flowers and honeysuckle open into ripe peach, Williams pear and other yellow fruit, with citrus and a faint almond note. The palate is refreshing and rounded, with an unctuous mid-palate balanced by crisp acidity and a clean, savoury mineral finish. Serve well chilled with grilled Mediterranean fish, shellfish, olives or fresh cheese.
Clos Des Nines 2021 Obladie White
Highly aromatic, opening with rose petal, jasmine and ripe stone fruit over subtle garrigue and vanilla. The palate begins fresh, then broadens into a rounded, generous texture shaped by a blend of Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Vermentino and Viognier. Mineral lift and warming spice carry the wine through a lingering, savoury finish.
Cedre 2022 Les Grezes
Clos Fornelli 2021 Corse Vermentino
Jaja de Jau 2024 Sauvignon Blanc
White flowers and blackcurrant bud lead a very aromatic nose. Crisp, fresh and zesty, the palate carries a hint of honeyed grapefruit through a lively, long finish. Brief skin contact, regular lees stirring and three to four months in temperature-controlled stainless steel add definition without dulling the fruit. Serve with prawns, goat cheese, green herbs, ceviche or simply grilled white fish.
Clos Cibonne 2021 Cuvee Prestige Olivier
Deep ruby in the glass, with ripe cherry, blackberry, plum and prune layered over licorice, sweet spice and wild Mediterranean herbs. The palate is rich and velvety, with fine tannins giving shape to the generous fruit. Full of savoury southern character, it finishes with persistent spice and polished structure.
Les Cortis 2020 Neumite
Floral and red-fruited, with bright cherry and a light Beaujolais-like lift. The palate is graceful and energetic, gaining depth from semi-carbonic fermentation and extended skin contact while remaining fresh rather than heavy. Gentle structure and added complexity balance the vivid fruit, leading to a poised, clean finish.
Domaines Bunan 2020 Belouve Rouge
A supple southern French red with red cherry, plum and wild berry fruit, followed by violet, licorice and gentle spice. The palate is medium-bodied and rounded, with modest tannin and a fresh savoury line that keeps the ripe fruit in balance. Approachable but not simple, it works especially well with charcuterie, grilled sausages, roast vegetables or an informal midweek supper.
Clos Des Nines 2021 Pulp Red
A juicy southern French red with crushed raspberry, ripe strawberry and red cherry, lifted by flowers and peppery spice. The palate is soft and light on its feet, with low tannin, bright acidity and a crunchy red-fruit core. Fresh and energetic on the finish, it is best served slightly cool with charcuterie, grilled vegetables or casual weeknight dishes.
Aydie 2022 Sans Sulfites Madiran
Blackcurrant fruit sits over dusty tannins and firm acidity, giving this direct, clear-cut red more lift than weight. The palate is crisp and fresh, with a savoury edge and enough structure to remain unmistakably robust. Straightforward and energetic rather than heavy, it works well with grilled sausages, roast pork or lentils.
Clos Fornelli 2018 Rouge Corsica
Vivid red fruit and violets lead into a generous, well-structured palate. Cherry and raspberry are joined by pepper, dried herbs and a faint earthy note, while silky tannins keep the wine supple. Bright and savoury, it closes with lingering spice, fresh acidity and the distinctive lift of an island red.
Chateau du Cedre 2020 Cahors
Juicy black fruit and savoury spice lead a rich, concentrated profile. The palate is dense and firmly structured, yet the fruit remains balanced and composed rather than heavy. Depth builds through a long, dark-fruited finish. Decant before serving with roast beef, lamb, braised mushrooms or mature cheese.
Cassanova 2016 Corse Rouge
Ripe blackberry and dark plum meet black cherry, cracked pepper and a savoury trace of wild Mediterranean herbs. The palate is fleshy and generous, with juicy fruit carried by smooth, rounded tannins. A warm, accessible Corsican red with enough spice and earthy depth to stay lively through the finish.