France
Cave de Lugny 2022 Macon-Lugny La Carte
Citrus, ripe pear and exotic fruit rise first, followed by honey, almond and stone fruit. The palate is elegant and quietly creamy, with crisp acidity and a refined mineral line giving the fruit definition. Round without feeling heavy, it finishes fresh and composed. Serve with roast chicken, shellfish, mild cheeses or creamy vegetable dishes.
Château de Coulaine 2019 Chinon Bonnaventure 750 mL
Very ripe red fruit and spice lead into a round, ample palate. Cabernet Franc brings concentration without losing definition, while pleasant tannins give the wine a composed, gently structured shape. A saline note threads through the fruit and adds savoury contrast to the generous core. The finish remains full and balanced, carrying ripe red fruit, spice and that subtle saline edge with measured persistence.
Julien Frémont Argile Farmhouse Cider
Baked apple, caramel and gentle sweet spice open the aroma, followed by a deep, rounded palate with fine bubbles and a clear mineral edge. Clay-soil bitterness balances the richer orchard fruit and carries the cider into a savoury, quietly persistent finish. Serve cool with roast pork, Camembert, buckwheat crêpes or an apple tart; its combination of freshness, depth and earthy structure handles both savoury and lightly sweet dishes.
Cedre 2022 Les Grezes
Le Grand Verdus 2018 Essentiel Natural
Garnet in colour, with red berry and blackberry aromas shaped by freshness and a light earthy note. The palate is concentrated yet smooth, with supple, rounded tannins coating pure Merlot fruit. Its sulphite-free style feels bright and composed rather than rustic, finishing clean and energetic. Serve with roast chicken, beef carpaccio, mushroom dishes or dark chocolate.
Les Clos de Paulilles Banyuls Cap Béar
Rich cherry and blackberry jam lead a full, sweet profile, with currant and dried-fruit tones adding mature depth. The palate is broad and warming, shaped by ripe Grenache fruit and a gently savoury, tawny edge. Long and composed, it finishes with lingering raisin and dark-fruit notes. A classic partner for dark chocolate, toasted nuts or blue cheese.
Domaine d’Aupilhac 2022 Lou Maset Languedoc Rouge 750 mL
Cherry, raspberry and blackberry lead the documented fruit profile, joined by savoury herbs. The palate is medium-full and juicy, with a mineral backbone. A second exact record describes the wine as robust, fruity and refreshing, with fullness, silky tannins and a spicy finish. Cinsault and Grenache are the two varieties consistently supported by the retained exact-vintage evidence.
Les Vignes d’Adelie 2023 Vire-Clesse
An intense nose brings roasted almond, mocha and gently toasted notes. The palate is powerful and fleshy, with mirabelle plum and candied-grape richness carried by ample texture. Roasted nuances return through the mid-palate, while the wine's weight and concentration settle into a long, broad and generous finish.
Domaine Romain & Simon Pillot 2023 Bourgogne Rouge
Croix Mouton 2016 Bordeaux Superieur
Crushed violet, ripe black cherry and cassis give the bouquet an elegant, perfumed lift. Medium-bodied and fresh, the palate layers sappy black fruit over well-judged acidity, with saline and black olive notes adding savoury definition. The finish remains bright and poised, making this an easy match for roast lamb, duck or grilled mushrooms.
Clos Fornelli 2021 Corse Vermentino
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.
Les Cortis 2019 Uzee Bugey
Fresh, fluid and fruit-driven, with an alpine wildness held in a clean, precise frame. The palate is structured and moderately intense, balancing bright fruit with savoury depth. Whole-cluster maceration brings lift, while ten months on fine lees adds texture before a clean, lively and easy-moving finish.
Les Cortis 2018 Sillon Savoie
A delicate, mineral red with violet-tinged colour and layered aromas of redcurrant, raspberry, cassis, blackberry and blueberry. Rose, violet, musk, clove and cinnamon add lift and detail. The palate has real energy, with notable power shaped by remarkably melted tannins, carrying the floral, spiced fruit into a composed finish.
Guillaume Vrignaud 2023 Petit Chablis
Fresh citrus aromas set a clean, energetic tone, with ripe fruit adding gentle breadth. The palate is full-bodied yet lively, carrying its fruit with clarity and a crisp, composed finish. Straightforward and refreshing without feeling austere, it works equally well as an aperitif or alongside shellfish, grilled fish and lighter summer dishes.
Domaines Bunan 2022 Belouve Rose C De Provence
A poised Provençal rosé with aromas of white peach, wild strawberry and citrus peel, edged by a light smoky-mineral note. The palate is crisp yet gently textured, carrying juicy red fruit, subtle spice and a clean saline line. It finishes dry and refreshing, with enough savoury detail for grilled prawns, summer vegetables or simply a well-chilled glass before dinner.
Château de Jau 2009 Chez Jau Rivesaltes Ambré
Golden amber in colour, opening on bright honey, orange zest and ginger loaf. The palate is smooth and velvety, layering toasted almond, gingerbread and dried fruit over a sweet, caramelized core. Lively acidity keeps the oxidative richness in balance, carrying spice and nuts through a long finish suited to dark chocolate or sticky toffee pudding.