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Armand de Brignac Brut Gold NV Champagne
Orange blossom, peach and lemon open over vanilla, honey and the warmth of freshly baked biscuits. The palate is rich and expansive without losing definition, shaped by refined acidity and a persistent thread of crystallized citrus. A composed, celebratory style with real table presence; pour with lobster, roast poultry, buttery pastry or mature hard cheese.
Laurent-Perrier NV Cuvée Rosé Brut Champagne
Fresh raspberry, redcurrant, strawberry and black cherry rise from the glass with vivid, precise fruit. The palate is supple yet energetic, balancing generous berry flavour with fine bubbles and a clean line of acidity. Elegant and persistent rather than sweet, it finishes with the sensation of freshly picked red fruit. Serve as an aperitif or with tuna, duck, soft cheeses or berry-led desserts.
Champagne Lelarge-Pugeot NV Les Meuniers de Clémence Extra Brut
White pepper and chamomile lift juicy peach and freshly cut orange. The palate is vinous and fruit-driven, layering wild cherry, redcurrant and white peach over a firm line of green-apple acidity. Brioche and orange peel add savoury depth, while the finish stays dry, energetic and lightly floral.
Champagne Lelarge-Pugeot NV Tradition Brut Nature
Lemon curd, peach and quince rise with brioche, toast and a light touch of honey. The palate is bone dry but richly textured, with a fine mousse carrying ripe citrus and orchard fruit. Saline, chalky minerality brings definition, guiding the smooth, elegant frame into a clean and vibrant finish.
Champagne Lelarge-Pugeot NV Tradition Extra Brut
Ripe apple and apricot meet tangy orange zest, brown butter and a lightly caramelized note. The palate is creamy yet dry, with grapefruit acidity cutting through its broad, generous texture. Subtle oxidative nuttiness adds complexity, while fine bubbles and citrus tension keep the finish lifted, savoury and precise.
Domaine des Baumard NV Carte Turquoise Brut Crémant de Loire
Light straw in colour, with mineral aromas and notes of apple and peach. The palate is crisp and refreshing, bringing lemon, apple and pink grapefruit through a fine, elegant mousse. Bright acidity keeps the wine vibrant and delicate, while a subtle biscuity note carries the long, dry finish. Serve as an aperitif or with goat cheese.
Champagne Lelarge-Pugeot NV Brut Rosé
Wild strawberry, cherry and raspberry open with pink florals and warm brioche. The palate is crisp and dry, its juicy red fruit lifted by brisk acidity and a fine, energetic mousse. A gentle nutty depth rounds the texture before the wine closes with tangy freshness and clear aromatic persistence.
Charles Heidsieck NV Rosé Réserve Champagne
Powdery pink with luminous rose highlights and a delicate, lively bead. Strawberry jam and vineyard peach lead the nose, followed by warm gingerbread. The palate is deep and generous, layering strawberry, raspberry and blackberry over a creamy texture. Freshness and fine structure keep the finish precise, poised and quietly savoury.
Manoir de la Tête Rouge NV Free Mousse Pétillant Naturel
Red apple, pear and citrus zest open with apricot, white flowers and subtle buttery toast. Fine persistent bubbles animate a creamy, gently rounded palate, while fresh acidity keeps the ripe orchard fruit poised. The wine finishes crisp and dry, with a charming balance of savoury depth and easy brightness.
Les Capriades 2022 Pet-Sec Pétillant Naturel
Lychee, white flowers and bright citrus rise over pear, apricot and a gentle yeasty note. The palate is dry and electric, with fine savoury bubbles carrying ripe melon and orchard fruit. A crunchy mineral backbone brings tension to the creamy texture, leaving the finish clean, vivid and lightly saline.
Veuve Clicquot 2012 La Grande Dame
White flowers, jasmine and honeysuckle open into apple, pear and ripe peach. Fresh almond and frangipane add quiet richness before dried apricot, hazelnut and a light honeyed note emerge on the palate. Silky in texture yet firmly structured, it balances depth and power with fine mineral tension, finishing long, elegant and remarkably composed.
Domaine Richard Rottiers Manganèse Rosé Pétillant
Raspberry and strawberry lead this gently sparkling, medium-sweet rosé, joined by floral lift, red currant and a light touch of spice. Bright acidity keeps the fruit focused, while a soft, sparse mousse makes the palate feel relaxed rather than frothy. Stony minerality adds definition through the finish. Serve well chilled with berry desserts, soft cheese or lightly spiced dishes.
Champagne Raineteau Grimet NV Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru
Light yellow with golden highlights, opening on lemon and grapefruit. The palate is direct and refreshing, with bright acidity shaping the clean citrus fruit and a fine, energetic profile. Made entirely from Chardonnay grown around Chamery, it closes with poised freshness, mineral clarity and the balanced length expected of a Premier Cru Blanc de Blancs.
Gosset NV Grand Rosé Brut Champagne
Fresh citrus and Gariguette strawberry open the nose, followed by delicate red-berry notes as the wine warms. The palate balances tension with rounded fruit, carrying strawberry and raspberry through a soft, enveloping finish with clear minerality. Built from a high proportion of Chardonnay with Pinot Noir vinified in white and red, it spends at least four years in Gosset’s cellars.
Nicolas Feuillatte NV Réserve Exclusive Brut Champagne
Juicy pear and crisp apricot lead with green apple, citrus and a light pastry note. The palate is clean and elegant, with delicate bubbles and bright acidity carrying orchard fruit through a creamy mid-palate. Almond, orange peel and subtle brioche add savoury depth to the fresh, balanced finish.
Champagne Henriot NV Blanc de Blancs Brut
Lemon zest, green apple and white flowers lead into brioche, pastry and a touch of wet chalk. The palate is elegant and focused, with a fine, lacy mousse carrying apricot, lime peel and quince. Chiselled acidity keeps the creamy texture bright, while biscuit and mineral notes linger on the harmonious finish.
Charles Heidsieck 2012 Brut Millésimé Champagne
Gold in the glass with a fine, persistent mousse. Candied citrus, baked apple and white flowers lead into toasted brioche, roasted hazelnut and a touch of clear honey. The palate is broad and creamy yet held taut by lemony acidity and mineral freshness. A long, saline finish brings almond, smoke and quiet spice.
Agrapart NV Complantée Extra Brut Champagne
White blossom and lemon zest lead, with fresh chalk and a light hazelnut note adding depth. The palate is taut and precise, its fine, persistent bubbles balanced by a gently silky texture. Mineral and distinctly saline through the long finish, it pairs naturally with gravlax, cheese gougères, morel mushrooms or delicate roast poultry.
Pol Roger Brut Réserve NV Champagne
Golden and finely beaded, with ripe pear and mango opening into honeysuckle, jasmine, vanilla and warm brioche. The palate is generous but controlled, pairing orchard fruit with bright citrus and a lightly saline, biscuit-edged finish. Its freshness and breadth make it an easy aperitif, with enough substance for smoked salmon, roast chicken or aged Comte.
Perrier-Jouët NV Grand Brut Champagne
Fresh flowers and ripe yellow fruit open with subtle smoke, roasted nuts, light honey and buttery brioche. The palate is crisp and light, yet supple and firmly structured, with fine bubbles carrying generous flavour. Vanilla and gentle toast linger through a rich, poised and balanced finish.
Château de Bligny NV Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne
Light gold, with fine, persistent bubbles and aromas of stewed white fruit, crystallized lemon and spring flowers. A subtle saline note gives the nose lift. The palate is fresh, lively and structured, bringing almond, nougatine and brioche into a dense but precise frame. A taut mineral finish leaves a lingering caramelized-nut note. Serve with scallops or roast chicken.
Pascal Doquet 2007 Le Mont Aimé Cœur de Terroir Premier Cru Champagne
Almond, dried fruit and citrus lead with spiced pear, vanilla and a gentle buttery note. The palate is rich and structured, balancing generous flavour with chalky precision and a finely persistent mousse. Exotic spice and firm mineral detail carry the poised, focused, notably long finish.
La Liquiere 2021 Gaz De Schiste Rose
A lively ancestral-method sparkling rosé with fresh raspberry, redcurrant and other tangy red fruits. The palate combines gentle roundness with tonic freshness, while fine, elegant bubbles keep the fruit bright and precise. Easygoing but composed through the finish, it works well as an aperitif and can also accompany fruit desserts, soft cheese or lightly spiced dishes.
Verrier & Fils Tradition Brut NV Champagne 375 mL
Citrus, white flowers and fresh apple open over almond, cherry and a light pastry note. Fine, steady bubbles lead into a creamy yet crisp palate, where grapefruit brightness and balanced acidity keep the richer flavours in check. The finish is clean and persistent. A useful half bottle for two glasses, especially with oysters, gougeres or mild washed-rind cheese.
Château Mouton Rothschild 2005 Pauillac Magnum
Intense and beautifully composed, with blackcurrant, dusty cassis and dark fruit joined by coffee, cocoa, grated chocolate, spice, smoke and a faint savoury herbal note. Full-bodied and powerful yet elegant, the palate is rich, balanced and tightly woven, with firm tannins, fresh acidity and a long, silky finish. Give it about two hours in a decanter before serving with beef or lamb.
Chateau Mouton Rothschild 2003 Pauillac Magnum
Dense and authoritative, with cassis, blackberry and black cherry framed by graphite, cocoa, smoke and a measured touch of cedar. The palate is powerful but controlled, combining deep fruit with firm, fine-grained tannins and a fresh line of acidity. Leather and dark spice build across a persistent finish. Give it generous air before serving with venison or braised beef.
Château Larrivaux 2019 Haut-Médoc
A structured Haut-Médoc with intense blackcurrant and bramble aromas, followed by dark cherry and a light leather note. Parma violet brings an aromatic lift to the palate, while ripe tannins give the fruit shape and persistence. Balanced and savoury through the finish, it is a natural partner for roast beef, lamb, mushrooms or aged hard cheese.
Clos Marsalette 2019 Pessac-Léognan
A classically structured Pessac-Léognan with blackcurrant, blackberry and graphite, joined by iodine, earth, tar and black tea. The palate is medium-bodied and fresh, with firm, fine-grained tannins giving the dark fruit a precise frame. Savoury and composed through the finish, it benefits from air and suits roast lamb, beef or mushroom-led dishes.
Château Cap de Faugères 2019 Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux
A smooth right-bank Bordeaux red with dark berries, blackcurrant and wild fruit at the centre. Notes of cardamom and tonka bean add warm aromatic detail without overwhelming the fruit, while the palate remains balanced and supple. Rounded through the finish, it is a comfortable match for roast beef, grilled lamb, mushrooms or slowly braised dishes.
Château Pontoise Cabarrus 2019 Haut-Médoc
A Cabernet-led Haut-Médoc with fresh blackberry and blueberry over toasty vanilla spice. The palate is rich but balanced, with dark fruit carried by firm structure and a measured oak note. Give it a little air, then serve with roast beef, grilled lamb, braised dishes or mushrooms; the finish is warm, polished and savoury.










