France
Château Montrose 2000 Saint-Estèphe
Blueberry, black cherry and cassis lead with crushed rock, tobacco and a restrained floral lift. The palate is rich, powerful and full, with firm tannins framing dense dark fruit. Liquorice, graphite and savoury spice build through the long finish, which remains precise, youthful and impressively composed.
Jadot 2016 Clos St Denis Gc
Pure and finely focused, with smoke-tinged blackberry, raspberry and a growing mineral note. The palate is medium-bodied and precise, its dusky red fruit drawn across delicate, filigree tannins. Graphite and quiet savoury detail bring definition to the finish, giving this refined red a graceful balance of depth, freshness and poise.
Armand de Brignac NV Brut Rosé Champagne
Bright red berries lead with a faint smoky edge. The palate is lively and generous, its deeper texture framed by fine bubbles and a composed, complex structure. Red fruit remains vivid through the rich, persistent finish, making this a versatile match for truffled veal, duck confit, wild salmon or savoury dishes with gentle spice.
Château Cos d’Estournel 1986 Saint-Estèphe
Ripe plum, blackcurrant and blackberry meet liquorice, graphite and a smoky, toasted note. The palate is concentrated yet composed, with savoury depth, firm grainy tannins and mineral freshness holding the mature fruit in shape. Cedar and warm spice build through a long, refined finish that remains powerful without feeling heavy.
De Venoge NV Cordon Bleu Brut Champagne 3 L
Bright gold and generously scaled, with Granny Smith apple, lemon and white stone fruit layered over honey and buttery brioche. The palate is crisp and lively yet rounded, its fine bubbles carrying ripe fruit and gentle vinosity through a balanced, softly textured finish. A celebratory large format for receptions, seafood platters, roast poultry or a well-stocked cheese board.
Jadot 2015 Bonnes Mares Gc
Wild berries and creamy cherry unfold with rose hip, currant leaf, black cherry, mulberry and crushed violet. Full-bodied, deep and concentrated, the palate balances exceptional purity and energy with chalky, fine-grained tannins and crisp acidity. Powerful yet refined, it finishes long and persistent and will reward patient cellaring.
Château Le Gay 2010 Pomerol
Dried mulberry, plum and fig open with cedar, violet and a touch of dark chocolate. The palate is full and concentrated, yet its power is shaped by supple tannins, fresh acidity and clear mineral focus. Black fruit, spice and liquorice carry through a long, polished and impressively balanced finish.
Rene Geoffroy Expression Brut NV Champagne Premier Cru 3 L
Apple compote and ripe orchard fruit meet vanilla, toasted grain and a restrained nutty accent. The palate is generous and rounded at first, then gathers freshness and definition as the fine bubbles carry it toward a clean finish. Presented in a large format suited to a gathering, it pairs naturally with canapes, baked brie, roast poultry or savoury pastries.
Château Cos d’Estournel 2015 Saint-Estèphe
Blackberry, plum and cassis open with nutmeg, clove and dried flowers. Full-bodied yet finely controlled, the palate layers ripe dark fruit over ultra-fine tannins, with tobacco, wet earth and subtle Asian spice adding depth. The texture is rich but polished, carrying the wine toward a long, elegant and beautifully integrated finish.
Chateau Trotanoy 1995 Pomerol
Deeply coloured and still powerful, with raspberry and black cherry layered over earth and a clear licorice note. The palate is medium to full in body, combining dense dark fruit with firm, persistent tannins and a savoury mineral undertone. Its structure remains prominent, but the fruit carries enough concentration to keep the profile balanced. The finish is long, dry and authoritative, returning to cherry, earth and spice.
Angelus 1997
Sweet blackberry, black-cherry liqueur and prune open into truffle, Provençal olive and gently smoky oak. The palate is rich and broad, yet soft and supple, with moderate tannins supporting the dark fruit. Savoury depth carries through a warm, composed finish. Decant carefully and serve with roast lamb, beef or mushrooms.
Château Léoville-Las Cases 1985 Saint-Julien
Mature and beautifully composed, with cassis, wild strawberry and dark fruit joined by cedar, tobacco, dark chocolate, dried berries, crushed stone and rose petal. Powerful yet sophisticated, the palate is vivid and harmonious, with velvety structure and a long, lingering finish. Decant carefully for about one hour and serve with roast beef, lamb or mushrooms.
Remoissenet Pere et Fils 1969 Pommard
Dried cherry and darker fruit meet mushroom, spice, iron and a quiet mineral note on the nose. Soft and smooth on the palate, the wine carries integrated acidity, faint dusty tannins and enough remaining fruit to feel balanced rather than fragile. The finish is savoury and gently spicy. Stand the bottle upright before service and decant carefully, stopping if sediment begins to move.
Chateau Leoville Las Cases 1983 Saint-Julien
Firm and classically mature, opening with cedar, tobacco and cigar box over bright red berries and black cherry. Ash, damp forest floor and a cool earthy note add savoury detail. The palate is medium to full in weight, with rustic tannins giving the fruit a disciplined frame. A long, dry finish returns to cedar, leaf and red fruit with a distinctly traditional profile.
Philipponnat 2015 Clos des Goisses Extra-Brut Champagne
Pear, mirabelle and ripe orchard fruit unfold with spice, honey, brioche and a delicate iodine note. Full-bodied and vinous, the palate is concentrated and layered, with racy acidity shaping remarkable depth. Liquorice, savoury sap and fine tension carry the dense, structured finish with impressive persistence.
Remoissenet 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin 3L
Earth and dark berries lead the nose, with oak adding a restrained savoury frame. Firmly structured on the palate, the fruit has enough depth to balance the wine's steady grip and grounded character. The finish is composed, persistent and gently wooded. Give it air before serving with roast lamb, braised beef or wild mushrooms.
Hennessy XO Cognac 1.5 L
Deep, rounded and warming, with candied fruit unfolding into pepper, dark chocolate and polished oak. The palate is full and voluptuous, balancing rich sweetness with a firm spicy edge and an increasingly intense wave of warmth. Vanilla softens the wood without muting its structure. The finish is exceptionally persistent, echoing oak, chocolate, spice and fruit in a long, composed fade.
Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1997 Pessac-Léognan
A mature, leafy bouquet brings hickory, clove and freshly picked mint over red berry fruit. The medium-bodied palate is piquant and fully evolved, adding tobacco, peppercorn and cracked black pepper to its savoury core. Fine structure and lingering spice keep the engaging finish poised, with depth but no excess weight.
Remoissenet Père et Fils 2019 Echezeaux Grand Cru
Deeply coloured Pinot Noir with aromas of violet, fresh cherry and rose, moving toward spice and forest floor with time. The palate is broad and densely textured, bringing supple tannins, rounded fruit and a poised, lingering finish. A structured Burgundy with the depth for roast lamb, game or slow-braised beef.
Remoissenet Pere & Fils 1967 Gevrey-Chambertin
Earthy and silk-textured, with mature fruit carried by elevated acidity and a lively, sappy line. The palate is leaner than a youthful bottle but remains clear, energetic and savoury, with its fine texture giving the wine quiet elegance. Bottle variation is expected at this age; stand upright before opening and decant gently only if needed, then serve with roast poultry or mushrooms.