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Domaine Génot-Boulanger 2020 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru
Wild blackberry and black cherry meet plum, undergrowth and a light touch of spice. The palate is medium-bodied and concentrated, with grainy tannins, fresh acidity and fine weight giving the dark fruit clear structure. A restrained earthy note adds savoury depth before the persistent finish. Decant for an hour and serve with duck, goose, venison or mushroom dishes.
Remoissenet 2005 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru
Lemon curd and baked apple are layered with hazelnut, brioche and subtle smoke. The palate is broad and richly textured, with ripe orchard fruit, tropical notes and a chalky mineral line bringing focus to the weight. Warm peach and fresh nuts carry into a long, silky finish. Serve slightly cool in a wide glass with lobster, turbot, roast chicken or mushrooms.
Château Pichon Baron 2010 Pauillac
Blackberry, cassis and dark plum are layered with liquorice, charcoal and roasted coffee. The palate is dense and concentrated, with mineral-laden black fruit, velvety tannins and enough freshness to keep its scale composed. Menthol, cocoa, mild spice and a briary note add aromatic detail through the long finish. Decant generously and serve with roast beef, lamb, venison or firm aged cheese.
Château Latour 2005 Les Forts de Latour Pauillac
Cassis, blackberry and plum are layered with cedar, pencil lead and subtle oak. The palate is dense and medium- to full-bodied, with fine-grained tannins, fresh mineral tension and a clear core of dark fruit. Forest floor, liquorice and tobacco bring savoury depth without dulling the finish. Decant carefully and serve with roast beef, lamb, venison or firm aged cheese.
Louis Jadot 2009 Chambertin Grand Cru
Raspberry and cherry are framed by stone, smoke and liquorice. The palate is powerful and full-bodied, with intense yet finely delineated fruit, vibrant energy and considerable tannins. Its texture is mouth-coating without losing precision, and the finish is long, austere and complex, with a lingering inner fragrance. Decant carefully and serve with duck, venison, game birds or mushrooms.
Domaine de Montille 2022 Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru
Redcurrant and black cherry are lifted by peony, violet and a touch of black pepper, with damp forest floor adding a quiet savoury layer. The palate is medium-bodied and energetic, combining crunchy fruit with fine-grained tannins and a focused mineral line. Mouth-watering salinity carries the long finish. Decant while young and serve with duck, venison, game birds or mushrooms.
Domaine Méo-Camuzet 2008 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru
Red and dark fruit unfold across a refined, lace-like texture, with savoury spice and a mineral line bringing definition. The domaine’s upper-Clos parcel sits directly below the château, where shallow, stony soils and mature vines contribute depth without sacrificing finesse. Long and composed, this mature Grand Cru suits duck, game or mushrooms; storage and bottle condition remain especially important for an older vintage.
Domaine François Lamarche 2003 La Grande Rue Grand Cru Monopole
Black cherry is layered with dried herbs, tea leaf and discreet wood spice. The palate is medium-full and deeply ripe, yet the fruit remains precise and pure, with a dusty, sappy texture and enough freshness to keep the weight in balance. Savoury spice carries through the long finish. Decant carefully and serve with duck, venison, roast lamb or mushrooms.
Remoissenet Père et Fils 2004 Le Montrachet Grand Cru
Bruised apple and ripe stone fruit are joined by coconut, pineapple and passionfruit, followed by honey, butterscotch and brioche. The palate is broad and creamy, with intense stony minerality bringing definition to the mature richness. A savoury corn-husk note adds another layer. Serve slightly cool in a wide glass with lobster, roast chicken, turbot or a rich mushroom dish.
Domaine A.F. Gros 2022 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru
Red cherry and wild strawberry are joined by subtle spice and a light earthy note. The palate balances power with polish, carrying concentrated Pinot Noir fruit through fine tannins and a long savoury finish. It is broad without feeling heavy, with freshness keeping the structure clear. Decant while young and serve with duck, roast lamb, game birds or mushrooms.
Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat 2023 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru
Sweet berries, black cherry and plum are layered with confit orange, rose petal, bitter chocolate, woodsmoke and a light gamey note. The palate is ample and full-bodied, with precise fruit, ripe tannins and a firm line of acidity. Dark soil and measured oak add depth without blurring the finish. Give it air and serve with roast duck, venison or mushrooms.
Laurent Ponsot 2021 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru Cuvée du Cyprès
Wild red berries lead, with a distinct green-tea note and a quiet savoury, forest-like edge rather than overt spice. The palate is shaped around clear Pinot Noir fruit and a restrained earthy profile, allowing the grand cru detail to come through without heaviness. Give it air in a wide glass and pair with roast duck, game birds, venison or mushrooms.
E. Guigal 1998 Côte-Rôtie La Mouline
Black raspberry, cassis and redcurrant are lifted by violet, acacia and a faint apricot note, then deepen into bacon fat, tapenade, smoke and pepper. The palate is plush and silky, with ripe tannins, fresh acidity and a long mineral finish. Mature savoury tones sit comfortably beside the fruit. Decant carefully and serve with roast duck, lamb, venison or a deeply flavoured mushroom dish.
Domaine Jean-Louis Chave 1999 Hermitage Rouge
Blackberry and cassis are joined by smoked red fruit, cedar, cigar wrapper, dried flowers and peppery thyme. The palate is concentrated and richly textured, with firm tannins, mineral depth and a savoury line of flint, tar and Provençal herbs. The structure remains substantial, but the mature aromatics are expressive. Decant carefully and serve with roast lamb, venison, braised beef or lentils with smoked sausage.
E. Guigal 1998 Côte-Rôtie La Turque
Cassis, blackberry and red cherry open into liquorice, smoked meat, violet and dark spice. The palate is immense and concentrated, with ripe tannins, fresh acidity and a silky texture carrying the fruit through a long mineral finish. Earth, herbs and smoky oak add savoury depth without obscuring the perfume. Decant patiently and serve with roast lamb, duck, venison or slow-cooked beef.
E. Guigal 1998 Côte-Rôtie La Landonne
Blackberry and blackcurrant are densely layered with smoke, tapenade, truffle, dark chocolate and worn leather. The palate is powerful and firmly tannic, but the concentration is matched by fresh acidity and a long mineral, savoury finish. Earth, incense and warm spice emerge as it opens. Give it a careful decant and serve with venison, braised beef, lamb shoulder or a deeply flavoured mushroom dish.
Veuve Clicquot 1990 Cave Privée Brut 1.5L
Bronze-gold in the glass, with baked peach, candied orange, lemon and pear opening into brioche, toasted hazelnut and warm spice. The palate is rich and creamy, yet a line of citrus freshness and light salinity keeps the mature flavours poised. Almond, ginger and a gentle savoury note linger on the finish. Serve in white-wine glasses with roast poultry, lobster, aged Comté or a mushroom tart.
Domaine Trapet Père et Fils 2009 Chambertin Grand Cru
Red cherry, cassis and black raspberry rise from the glass with rose petal, stone, game, forest floor and dried herbs. The palate is deep and full-bodied but controlled, with silky tannins, fresh acidity and a mineral line carrying the fruit through a long savoury finish. Biodynamic farming brings no need for embellishment here; careful decanting and roast duck, venison or mushrooms will let the detail unfold.
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut 6L
Pear, apple and peach lead into lemon zest, vanilla and warm brioche. Pinot Noir gives the palate structure, while Chardonnay brings lift and the Meunier component rounds the fruit. Fine bubbles, clean acidity and a gently creamy texture carry the wine through a dry, balanced finish. The large format is made for sharing; serve well chilled with oysters, smoked salmon, fried seafood or roast chicken.
Château Cheval Blanc 1989 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Blackberry, plum and cassis are layered with dark chocolate, mocha, tobacco and truffle. The palate is broad and savoury, with a velvety texture, softened tannins and enough freshness to keep the richness poised. Cedar, warm spice and a gentle earthy note emerge through the long finish. Stand the bottle upright before opening, decant carefully for sediment and serve with roast lamb, duck or porcini.
Château Cheval Blanc 1985 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Mature and expressive, with plum, black cherry and cassis opening into truffle, tobacco, cedar, dried flowers and warm baking spice. The palate is plush and sensuous, with softened tannins, gentle freshness and a long earthy finish. Its savoury complexity is now as prominent as the remaining fruit, so careful service matters. Stand the bottle upright before opening, decant gently for sediment and pair with roast lamb, duck or mushroom dishes.
Louis Roederer 2004 Cristal Vinothèque
A deep gold Champagne with white flowers, candied lemon, baked apple and toasted pastry, developing smoky notes, dried fruit and hazelnut as it opens. The palate is finely textured and remarkably fresh, with compact bubbles, chalky salinity and a dry, lightly bitter finish. Extended cellar ageing has brought complexity without dulling the wine’s energy. Serve in a generous white-wine glass with turbot, roast poultry, lobster or mature Comté.
Domaine Prieuré Roch 2023 Vosne-Romanée Le Clos Goillotte Monopole
Luminous wild strawberry and red cherry lead, with rose petal, dried herbs and a subtle earthy depth. Whole-bunch fermentation gives the aromatics lift and a finely stemmed savoury edge, while silky tannins and fresh acidity carry a persistent mineral finish. Biodynamic farming and vinification without added sulphites keep the expression direct and detailed. This is delicate rather than light; serve with roast quail, duck, mushrooms or a simple veal dish.
Domaine Pierre Vincent 2023 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru
Yellow plum, white peach and fresh apple open into jasmine, acacia, lemon zest and a subtle hazelnut note. The palate is concentrated but linear, driven by chalky minerality, firm acidity and a clean, lightly bitter finish. Fermentation begins in stainless steel before moving to barrel, with restrained new oak and a further period in tank preserving tension and detail. Give it air and serve with turbot, scallops, roast chicken or Comté.
Domaine A.F. Gros 2016 Échezeaux Grand Cru 3L
Dark cherry and blackberry are layered with violet, baking spice, cocoa and a restrained note of toasted oak. Concentrated by the small crop, the palate is full and precise, with lively acidity, fine tannins and a mineral, gently savoury finish. The generous fruit is already expressive, while the structure leaves room for further development. Decant with care and serve with duck, roast veal, mushrooms or a simply seasoned cut of beef.
Le Raisin et l’Ange 2023 Hommage à Robert
Ripe red fruit opens warmly, followed by dark plum, dried herbs and a subtle peppery note. Whole-cluster carbonic maceration brings lift to this generous, rounded red, while stainless-steel ageing keeps the finish direct and fruit-led. Serve slightly cool with roast pork, grilled vegetables, lentils or a rustic mushroom dish.
Clau de Nell 2018 Cabernet Franc
Bright red cherry and blackberry meet peppery spice, graphite and a restrained touch of cedar. The palate is full yet composed, with ripe tannins, fresh acidity and a supple, savoury finish. Biodynamic farming and stainless-steel ageing keep the fruit clear and energetic. Decant briefly and serve with lamb, mushrooms or lentils.
Dard et Ribo 2018 Crozes-Hermitage Rouge
Juicy and energetic, with dark berries, violet and cracked pepper carried by a fluid, finely structured palate. Whole-bunch Syrah and restrained extraction preserve aromatic lift, fresh acidity and supple tannins, while a stony mineral line brings precision to the finish. Serve slightly cool with grilled lamb, roast chicken, sausages or earthy mushroom dishes.
Boulard Grand Solage Calvados Pays d’Auge 375 mL
Bright copper-gold, with fresh and baked apple joined by vanilla and gentle oak. The palate is smooth and fruit-forward, balancing a touch of sweetness with mild tannin, cinnamon, nutmeg and black pepper. A blend of Calvados aged for several years gives the finish warmth and persistence. Enjoy neat after dinner or in an apple-led classic cocktail.
Jean Foillard 2022 Cuvée 3.14 Morgon
Dark cherry, wild strawberry and rose petal open into smoke, spice and a distinct stony note. The palate is deep and velvety, carrying ripe fruit with fresh acidity and fine, structured tannins through a long mineral finish. Drawn from very old vines on schist and granite, then whole-cluster fermented and aged in seasoned oak, it rewards decanting and cellar time.










