France
Château Figeac 2009 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 750 mL
Layered and composed, with black cherry, cassis and dark plum opening into violet, graphite, tobacco and a subtle earthy note. The palate is full yet measured, carried by fresh acidity and fine, velvety tannins rather than sheer weight. Coffee, toast and spice emerge with air, while the finish stays mineral, persistent and quietly savoury. A mature Saint-Émilion with depth, perfume and poise.
Domaine Roulot 2022 Meursault 750 mL
Elegant and finely drawn, with white flowers, peach, lemon and green apple over notes of flint, crushed stone and light cream. The palate is medium-bodied and precise, combining citrus and stone fruit with restrained baking spice and a subtle nutty character. Brisk acidity keeps the texture focused, while mineral detail and measured creaminess extend through a long, balanced finish.
Taittinger Comtes de Champagne 2014 Blanc de Blancs 750 mL
Toasted brioche, lemon meringue and pastry open with hazelnut, almond and bright citrus. The palate is creamy and layered, its fine mousse carrying apricot, tangerine peel and white flowers over a chalky mineral core. Well-cut acidity gives the wine focus and energy without diminishing its breadth. Fragrant spice and a gentle savoury note linger through a long, mouthwatering finish.
Château Figeac 1995 Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé 750 mL
A concentrated bouquet of roasted coffee, truffle and ripe blackberry opens into tobacco, black olive and tea. The palate is elegant and medium-bodied, with resolved tannins and fresh acidity giving shape to the mature fruit. Subtle leather, earth and savoury detail emerge with air. Velvety and harmonious, it carries its complexity through a long, composed finish without losing freshness.
Maison Louis Jadot 2010 Beaune Premier Cru Clos des Ursules Magnum 1.5 L
Wild cherry and raspberry rise from an airy, layered nose with earth, stone and integrated oak. The palate is concentrated yet finely detailed, its medium weight carried by fresh acidity and firm, dusty tannins. Bitter cherry, subtle spice and mineral tension give the wine a savoury edge without obscuring the fruit. Suave and balanced, it closes with a long, mouth-coating finish.
Remoissenet 2016 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru
Black cherry and raspberry are set against earth, spice and a measured oak note. Dense and powerful, the palate has notable texture and resonance, yet the fruit remains pure and clearly defined. Firm tannins carry the wine through a long, savoury finish. Give it generous air and serve with roast duck or beef.
Ducru-Beaucaillou 1990 Saint-Julien
Preserved plum and kirsch sit at the centre of a mature, savoury bouquet, layered with incense, cigar box, leather, tobacco and tilled earth. Medium- to full-bodied, the palate is graceful and satiny, carrying dried red berry and exotic spice over a gently chewy structure. The finish is long, fragrant and tea-toned. Decant carefully and serve with roast lamb or aged cheese.
Agrapart Vénus Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs Champagne
White pepper, chalk and crushed rock lead, with citrus zest, mint and subtle orchard fruit adding lift. The palate is seamless and finely layered, shaped by bright acidity and a distinctly mineral line. Bone-dry yet composed, it carries its depth into a long, saline finish. Serve with oysters, scallops, roast poultry or aged hard cheese.
Dom Pérignon 2008 Rosé Champagne
Raspberry and wild strawberry burst from the glass, followed by iris, violet and red berries. The palate is tense and vibrant, with fine bubbles, fresh pastry and toasted notes adding depth to the concentrated fruit. Spice, white flowers and a faint herbal lift carry the finish with energy, precision and impressive length.
Remoissenet Pere & Fils 2019 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru
Deep ruby in colour, with red and black fruit layered over cherry, raspberry and measured spice. The palate is elegant yet powerful, its firm tannic structure balanced by clear fruit and a savoury line of leather and undergrowth. Subtle oak frames the finish without dominating. Serve with roast duck, beef, mushrooms or other deeply flavoured dishes.
Remoissenet Pere & Fils 1969 Morey-Saint-Denis
Sweet tobacco, cigar wrapper and warm cabinet spice lead into truffle, undergrowth and a light coffee-and-brown-sugar note. The palate retains rich fruit and a gently sweet middle, framed by firm but integrated tannins. Earthy and mature yet notably elegant, it finishes with savoury spice and composed length. Stand upright before opening and decant carefully around sediment.
Chateau Leoville Las Cases 1999 Saint-Julien
Medium-bodied and classically reserved, with cranberry, cassis and black cherry joined by tobacco and damp earth. Vanilla and discreet toasted oak add polish without masking the fruit. The palate is bright and linear, with sweet tannins giving shape to a leaner profile. The finish is dry and persistent, carrying currant, cedar and tobacco through a restrained, savoury close.
Remoissenet 1969 Chevalier L’Arquebuse
A fully mature Burgundy with dried citrus peel, baked apple and hazelnut, joined by honeyed wax, truffle and gentle spice. The palate is silky and integrated, carrying preserved orchard fruit, toasted nuts and savoury depth on a softened frame. Its long, earthy finish calls for quiet attention and a simple table companion such as roast poultry, mushrooms or aged Comté.
Château La Fleur-Pétrus 1997 Pomerol
Ripe dark fruit opens with rose, violet and sweet spice, followed by a measured note of oak. The palate is supple and composed, with mature fruit, savoury earth and tertiary complexity held in careful balance. Silky texture brings depth without heaviness, while retained vitality carries the floral, gently spiced finish.
Remoissenet Pere et Fils 2020 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru
Floral and expansive, with honeysuckle and gardenia leading into pear, poached apple, ginger and lightly grilled pineapple. The palate is silky and generous, balanced by enough freshness to keep the richness precise. Creamy vanilla lingers through a polished finish. This grand cru white rewards a short decant and pairs naturally with seared scallops, lobster, roast chicken or soft-ripened cheese.
Chateau La Fleur-Petrus 1995 Pomerol
Deep and concentrated, with sweet kirsch and black raspberry rising over smoke and a stony mineral note. The palate is full-bodied and layered, combining ripe plum with firm tannins and a supple, polished texture. Leather and dark earth add savoury depth as the fruit opens. The finish is persistent and structured, returning to black raspberry, mineral and smoke with measured power.
Chateau Cos d’Estournel 2003 Saint-Estephe
Lush and concentrated, with cassis, black cherry and ripe dark plum framed by cigar box, tobacco and warm spice. The palate is full-bodied and velvety, carrying dense black fruit with freshness and finely polished tannins. Truffle, smoke and a mineral note add savoury depth as the wine opens. The finish is long and opulent, returning to dark berries, cedar, licorice and spice without losing definition.
Chateau Leoville Las Cases 1991 Saint-Julien
Mature and finely composed, with cassis, pencil lead and damp earth rising from the glass. A trace of burning ember adds warmth without obscuring the fruit. The palate is concentrated yet harmonious, bringing cigar box and dark berries through integrated tannins. The finish is dry and measured, with cedar, mineral and blackcurrant lingering in a distinctly classical, savoury frame.
E. Guigal 2012 Ermitage Ex-Voto Rouge
Crème de cassis and black raspberry lead, layered with crushed rock, liquorice and a subtle savoury note. The palate is powerful and full-bodied, with concentrated dark fruit wrapped in ripe, steadily building tannins. Vanilla and spice add depth without softening the wine's mineral focus or its exceptionally long finish.
