France
Château Mouton Rothschild 1988 Pauillac
$1,259.99Classic and mature, with cassis, plum and red berry framed by cedar, walnut, pencil shavings, tobacco and earthy mineral notes. The palate is round and balanced, showing fresh acidity, ripe tannins, vanilla and a gently drying woody edge on the long finish. Bottle condition matters; stand upright, decant carefully for about two hours and serve with veal or roast lamb.
Angelus 2016
$1,199.99Black plum, blackberry and dark cherry rise from a deeply perfumed bouquet, joined by cedar, violet and a touch of bitter orange. The palate is rich yet energetic, with dense, refined tannins framing generous fruit and a fresh, dry core. Long and poised, it suits roast lamb, beef tenderloin or truffle dishes.
Château Latour 1974 Pauillac
$1,199.99A fully mature, restrained claret with smoke and spice over gently evolved fruit. The palate is round and silky at first, then turns leaner as marked acidity and a lightly astringent finish come forward. Provenance matters at this age; stand upright, decant carefully for no more than thirty minutes and serve with simply roasted beef.
Chateau Leoville Las Cases 1982 Saint-Julien
$1,159.99Classic and commanding, with blackcurrant, cedar, lead pencil and forest-floor notes unfolding over tobacco and spice. The palate is full-bodied and concentrated, yet vibrant, with cassis and blackberry held by firm, mature tannins and a clear mineral line. Time in the glass brings greater lift and aromatic detail without softening its structure entirely. The finish is exceptionally long and intense, carrying dark fruit, cigar box and cool savoury depth.
Louis Roederer 2012 Cristal Rose Champagne
$1,099.99Citrus peel and yuzu rise first, followed by red forest fruit and a fine mineral note. The palate is precise and finely layered, combining delicate fragrance with real power and structure. A persistent mousse and vivid acidity keep the finish focused, long and quietly complex. Serve in generous white-wine glasses with lobster, salmon, roast poultry or delicate mushroom dishes.
Dom Pérignon 2010 Vintage Brut Champagne Magnum
$1,089.99Green mango, melon and pineapple lead, opening into orange zest, crisp apple and white peach. The palate is full-bodied yet focused, with bright acidity and fine mineral drive balancing pie crust, bread dough and a smoky iodine note. Grapefruit, white pepper and toasted nuances linger through a long, energetic finish.
Château Palmer 2016 Margaux
$1,059.99Pure and expressive, with black cherry, cassis, blueberry and violet lifted by graphite, crushed stone, anise and subtle oak. Dense and concentrated but remarkably polished, the palate combines vibrant freshness with ripe tannins, savoury mineral detail and a long, poised finish. Still youthful, it benefits from about four hours in a decanter before serving with slow-cooked beef or lamb.
Grand Vin de Leoville du Marquis de las Cases 2010
$999.99A monumental Saint-Julien with deep cassis, blackcurrant and plum, joined by cedar, cigar box, graphite, clove and mineral notes. The full-bodied palate is tightly structured, layering powerful dark fruit over firm, finely grained tannins and vibrant acidity. Long and classical through the finish, it deserves a generous decant alongside prime beef, venison or lamb.
Faiveley 1997 Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru
$999.99Red cherry, dried strawberry and rose petal rise first, followed by forest floor and subtle spice. Raspberry and cranberry shape a composed, savoury palate, with tea leaf and earthy mineral detail adding depth. Firm, finely woven tannins give classical poise, while lingering floral and savoury notes carry the long, elegant finish.
Chateau Pavie 2000 Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
$999.99Ripe black cherry and salty plum lead, layered with crushed rock, dried flowers, tobacco leaf, smoke, cocoa and liquorice. The palate is full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with abundant dark fruit carried by a stony mineral line. Long and powerful yet composed, it finishes with savoury freshness and remarkable persistence.
Remoissenet Pere et Fils 1989 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru
$959.99Honeyed and marmalade-like at first, with apricot, stewed red fruit and herbal tea developing into dried black fruit, fallen leaves, potting soil and a faint tobacco note. The palate is medium-bodied and elegant, with softened tannins, gentle acidity and exceptional length. Give it time in the glass for initial muskiness to lift, then serve with duck or earthy mushroom dishes.
Chateau Leoville Las Cases 1995 Saint-Julien
$899.99Mature yet still vigorous, with black cherry, cassis and dark red fruit joined by spice, cigar wrapper and a savoury mineral edge. The palate is full-bodied and concentrated, carrying ripe tannins with impressive freshness and depth. Dark fruit remains at the centre while tobacco and stone add classical Left Bank detail. The finish is dense, long and chewy, with power held in a polished frame.
Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2011 Pessac-Leognan
$899.99Dense and classically shaped, with cassis and ripe dark fruit joined by cedar, tobacco, earth, smoke, coffee and dried red fruit. The palate is rich and complex, combining bright freshness with firm ripe tannins, fine balance and a tightly wound, very long finish. Allow three to five hours in a decanter and serve with venison, beef or roast lamb.
Guigal 2017 La Mouline Cote Rotie
$899.99Ruby red with vermilion highlights, opening on intensely aromatic small red fruits, blackberry and violet. The palate is supple and silky, balancing generous blueberry fruit with dried spice, savoury depth and finely woven tannins. Full-bodied yet graceful, it carries lively acidity and quiet mineral tension into a long, plush finish.
Guigal 2017 La Landonne Cote Rotie
$899.99Deep red-black in colour, with powerful aromas of small black fruits, liquorice, roasted notes and fragrant spice. The palate is rich, round and velvety, bringing concentrated dark fruit, black pepper and savoury depth. Dense structure and ripe tannins build through the centre, while fresh acidity carries the remarkably long, composed finish.
Guigal 2017 La Turque Cote Rotie
$899.99Blackberry, blueberry and raspberry meet smoked meat, graphite and dark chocolate, with violet, incense and flint lifting the bouquet. The palate is concentrated yet remarkably balanced, carrying ripe black fruit through fine, dusty tannins and a long mineral finish. Powerful but poised, it suits slow-roasted lamb, venison or beef.
Château Palmer 2017 Margaux
$899.99Aromatic and finely shaped, with black cherry, blackberry and cassis joined by violet, anise, rose hip, tea and a discreet earthy note. Medium-bodied and silky, the palate combines ripe, smooth tannins with bright acidity, mineral freshness and impressive mid-palate intensity. The finish is long and elegant; decant for about three hours and serve with beef or roast lamb.
Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2002 Pessac-Leognan
$825.99Intensely aromatic, with dark cherry at the centre and a generous frame of polished oak. Concentrated and long, the palate has substantial dark fruit, measured power and a firm, savoury structure that benefits from air. Give it about four hours in a decanter to open fully, then serve with roast beef, lamb or other simply seasoned red meat.