France
Champagne Bauchet NV Signature Brut 375 mL
Guillaume Vrignaud 2023 Chablis
White flowers, green apple and lemongrass lead a bright, finely drawn profile. The palate is silken, with subtle lees texture set over a cool river-stone mineral line. Freshness carries the wine cleanly, giving the finish a snappy, lifted feel rather than weight. Precise and food-friendly, it pairs naturally with oysters, white fish, roast poultry or fresh goat cheese.
Mas Gabinele 2015 Belandes Minervois
Medicinal herbs, liquorice and dark forest berries shape a savoury, distinctly southern French nose. The palate is juicy and well composed, with ripe balsamic tannins supporting Grenache and Syrah fruit rather than weighing it down. Dark berry depth, herbal freshness and a gently resinous note carry into a charming, persistent finish. Serve with lamb, cassoulet, grilled sausages or aged cheese.
Domaine Pelle 2019 Menetou-Salon Morogues Blanc
White flowers and citrus lead into ripe peach, lime zest and a gentle herbal note. The palate is fuller than many Loire Sauvignon Blancs, but remains racy and clear, with refreshing acidity and a saline mineral line carrying the finish. Its balance of richness and precision works well with goat cheese, asparagus, shellfish or herb-roasted chicken.
Champalou 2023 Vouvray Sec
White acacia blossom opens into green apple, pear and quince, with a quiet note of honeyed wax and dried herbs. The palate is medium-bodied and dry, balancing fruit expression with fresh acidity and a long, clean finish. Detailed yet unforced, it works equally well as an aperitif or alongside grilled trout, pork, rice dishes or fresh cheeses.
Domaine Yves Cuilleron 2023 Syrah Les Vignes d’à Côté IGP Collines Rhodaniennes 750 mL
Bright ruby in colour, the documented profile is perfumed and fruit-led, with raspberry, cherry, violet and a subtle spicy note. The palate is described as light and pleasant, supported by soft tannins and vibrant freshness. Juicy red fruit, black pepper and a mineral hint complete the record, keeping the style direct, expressive and clearly defined.
Les Cortis 2019 Mérune 750 mL
Green apple and melon lead, followed by lemon peel and a broader citrus note. The profile moves from orchard fruit toward a more pithy citrus register, giving the wine a clear progression across the palate. Chardonnay provides a familiar frame, but the fruit remains individual and finely detailed. The finish is compact and fruit-led, with lemon peel lingering after the softer melon note recedes.
Chateau de la Liquiere 2014 Cistus Faugeres
Ripe fruit and liquorice meet wild violet, cistus and an earthy lift on the nose. The palate is dense and richly textured, adding thyme and blond tobacco as it opens. A subtle, appetising bitterness brings shape to the finish, extending the wine with extra complexity while its underlying elegance remains firmly in view.
Gros & Tollot 2019 La 50/50
Preserved cherry leads, joined by dark berry fruit, white pepper and a restrained floral lift. The palate is fresh and generous, with polished texture and savoury mineral depth. Fine tannins keep the fruit composed, while gentle spice and a clean, stony note carry the balanced, quietly persistent finish.
Clot de l’Oum 2016 Le Clot Cotes du Roussillon Villages
Tart cherry and dried raspberry meet black olive, thyme, warm stone and sun-baked garrigue. Medium-bodied and bright on its feet, the palate layers cranberry, sour cherry, pepper, earth and dried herbs over fine-grained tannins. A savoury mineral snap brings focus to the lingering finish. Serve slightly cool with roast chicken, herb-crusted lamb, mushrooms, grilled vegetables or charcuterie.
Roches Bleues 2016 Des Lyz Cote Brouilly
A mature Gamay with blackberry, plum and black cherry, followed by cedar, tobacco and a light forest-floor note. Gentle oak spice adds depth without obscuring the fruit, while fresh acidity keeps the palate lively. Savoury and settled on the finish, it is a thoughtful match for roast poultry, mushrooms, pork or a simple plate of charcuterie.
Chateau Feret-Lambert 2022 Bordeaux Superieur
Medium to deep garnet in the glass, with ripe cassis, cherry and plum on the nose, joined by gentle oak and a subtle butterscotch note. The palate is medium-bodied and composed, carrying dark fruit through soft extraction and rounded tannins. A clean line of freshness keeps the texture lively, while the finish is fine and persistent. Serve with roast lamb, duck or mushroom dishes.
M. Chapoutier 2005 Banyuls Vin Doux Naturel
Dried fig, raisin and blackberry lead a generous fortified profile, joined by raspberry, cherry, mint, black pepper and a light truffle note. Sweetness is balanced by fresh acidity and soft tannins, keeping the palate lively rather than heavy. Silky and refined through the finish, it suits fruit desserts or firm cheese, while a slight chill brings extra definition.
Château d’Aydie 2012 Maydie Vintage Tannat
Sweet plum and ripe dark fruit wrap around firm Tannat structure, while contrasting acidity keeps this fortified red lively and clear. Generous and fruity rather than heavy, the palate carries supple sweetness, fresh lift and a gentle savoury grip into a balanced finish. A natural partner for dark chocolate, blue cheese or slow after-dinner sipping.
Domaine Gayrard 2021 Les Bulles Mauzac
Gérard Bertrand 2021 Papilou Pét-Nat Rosé
Elegant pale pink, with fine, regular bubbles and a subtle raspberry aroma. Fresh red fruit carries onto a dry, rounded palate, where clean acidity gives the wine energy and definition. The finish is lively and distinctly citrus-led, keeping the berry fruit bright rather than sweet. Serve well chilled with charcuterie, grilled prawns or summer salads.
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.
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.
Château du Coing de Saint-Fiacre 2010 Vieilles Vignes Muscadet
White fruit, green apple and ripe apricot meet lemon, honey and a distinct saline, iodine note. The palate is generous and rounded, with crisp acidity, fine lees-derived texture and a gentle natural prickle keeping the fruit lively. Flint and oyster-shell minerality carry the long, clean finish. Serve with shellfish, crab or simply prepared fish.