France
Champalou 2023 Vouvray Sec
White acacia blossom opens into green apple, pear and quince, with a quiet note of honeyed wax and dried herbs. The palate is medium-bodied and dry, balancing fruit expression with fresh acidity and a long, clean finish. Detailed yet unforced, it works equally well as an aperitif or alongside grilled trout, pork, rice dishes or fresh cheeses.
Aydie Chateau 2017 Madiran
A dark-fruited Madiran with blackberry, plum and black cherry joined by coffee, cocoa and a measured woody note. Richness on the palate is held in check by firm but polished tannins, giving the wine both weight and definition. The finish is savoury and persistent, with enough structure for slow-cooked beef, duck confit or other deeply flavoured dishes.
Champalou 2022 Vouvray Les Fondraux
Ripe Chenin Blanc fruit opens with gentle honeyed roundness, giving the palate concentration and fullness without heaviness. White-flower freshness and flinty minerality keep the sweetness precise, while a velvety texture carries cleanly into a brisk finish. Elegant and versatile, it works beautifully with pâté, mild curry or creamy cheeses.
Tinel Blondelet 2021 Sancerre Rose
A pale, finely textured Sancerre rosé with red currant, wild strawberry and citrus over a clean flinty note. The palate is fresh and mineral, with soft red fruit and a dry, quietly persistent finish. Its restrained style works well with goat’s cheese, grilled fish, summer vegetables or a simple plate of prawns and herbs.
Domaine de Marcoux 2021 Cotes du Rhone
Ripe cherry and wild berries lead with classic garrigue, giving a fragrant, savoury profile. The palate is juicy and medium-bodied, with fresh acidity, smooth tannins and a mineral edge that keeps the fruit bright. Energetic and polished through the finish, it suits roast chicken, grilled sausage or herb-led vegetable dishes.
Serge Mathieu 2009 Brut Millesime
A Pinot Noir-led Champagne with yellow apple, Williams pear and citrus over fine stony notes. The palate has real breadth and structure, but freshness and a precise mineral line keep it elegant. Dry, persistent and lightly grippy on the finish, it is a serious table Champagne for roast poultry, richer seafood or firm, nutty cheese.
Champagne Fleury Brut Rose Saignee
A vinous rosé Champagne with fresh strawberry, red currant and a quiet woodland savouriness. Pinot Noir gives the palate depth without heaviness, while fine bubbles and bright acidity keep the wine precise and energetic. The dry, lightly structured finish makes it a polished choice for salmon, duck, charcuterie or other dishes that welcome both freshness and gentle red-fruit character.
Chateau Le Roc 2022 Bordeaux
Bright red and black fruit lead, joined by a restrained touch of vanilla and a classic savoury character. Medium-bodied and dry, the palate is approachable, with fine tannins shaping the fruit without hardening it. The finish is clean, balanced and quietly moreish. Serve with roast chicken, grilled sausages, lentils or a simple steak with herbs.
Fleury Blanc de Noirs Brut NV Champagne
Black cherry and kirsch meet chalk, mint and a twist of white pepper. Delicate yet richly fruited, the dry palate has a fine mousse and an elegant slate-like mineral line. It finishes clean and mouthwatering, with enough structure for food. Serve with oysters, charcuterie, mushroom tart or simply well chilled before dinner.
Serge Mathieu NV Brut Prestige
Firm and energetic, with white peach, pear and lime framed by chalk, stone and a subtle beeswax note. Fine bubbles and bright acidity give the palate precision, while the Pinot Noir-led blend adds breadth beneath the citrus fruit. The finish is dry, mineral and persistent. Serve as an aperitif or with oysters, fried seafood or aged hard cheese.