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Vaudon XO Cognac
French Cognac
Violet and subtle fruit lead a delicate, composed aroma, followed by mango, walnut and candied orange peel. The palate is soft and silky, with exotic fruit bringing brightness while gentle oak and nutty depth add structure. Richness remains polished rather than heavy. The finish is long and elegant, carrying floral tones, orange oil, walnut and quiet warming spice.
Vaudon VSOP Cognac
French Brandy
Toffee, honey and salted caramel open with ripe plum and fig. The palate is smooth and delicately rounded, moving from candied fruit into white fruit and soft floral tones. Limousin oak contributes measured depth without masking the fruit. The finish is gentle and harmonious, leaving caramel, dried fruit, blossom and a quiet trace of warming spice.
Domaine de Joÿ XO 10 Year Old Bas-Armagnac 700 mL
French Brandy
Vanilla and white flowers rise first, followed by caramel and polished oak. The palate is soft and balanced, with rounded sweetness framed by gentle wood spice and a supple texture. New Gascon and Limousin oak bring both character and elegance. The finish is long and composed, leaving vanilla, caramel, flowers and a clean echo of oak.
Meukow VSOP Red Edition Cognac 750 mL
French Cognac
Candied orange, apple and plum rise with rose and polished wood spice. The palate is broad and smooth, moving from fruit sweetness into leather, liquorice and dark coffee. Vanilla softens the structure without obscuring the brandy’s dry edge. The finish is intense but controlled, leaving coffee, bitter cocoa, orange peel and warm spice. Serve neat or with a single large cube.
Delamain Pale & Dry XO Cognac
French Cognac
Vanilla, apricot and passion fruit rise first, followed by orange zest and a gentle almond note. The palate is finely textured and bright, with ripe fruit balanced by measured oak and warming spice. Ginger gives the middle a clean lift while citrus oil keeps the richness precise. The finish is persistent and composed, carrying candied orange, almond, vanilla and quiet spice.
Hennessy V.S.O.P Cognac
French Cognac
Fresh apricot opens with vanilla and a polished touch of mellow oak. The palate is rounded and supple, with soft fruit sweetness framed by warm spice and a quiet toasted note. The texture remains smooth and composed rather than heavy. The finish is persistent and gently warming, leaving apricot, vanilla, fine spice and seasoned wood in balance.
Le Gin de Christian Drouin
French Gin
Fresh apple and juniper give the aroma an immediate lift, followed by rose, lemon peel and a fine thread of ginger. The palate is smooth and rounded, layering vanilla, cinnamon, almond and cardamom over bright orchard fruit. Floral citrus keeps the spice precise rather than heavy. The finish is clean and gently warming, with apple, juniper and sweet spice returning in an elegant, aromatic line.
Coquard 2019 Julienas ‘Jules Cesar’
French Red
A layered French red with crushed pomegranate, orange zest and red tea, lifted by a soft waft of vanilla. The palate is medium-bodied, with tight, fine-grained tannins giving shape to the aromatic fruit and a flavourful finish. Give it a little air, then serve with roast poultry, grilled pork, mushrooms or gently spiced charcuterie.
Clos Lapeyre 2018 Vitatge Vielh Jurançon Sec
French White
Ripe green fruit and citrus lead a concentrated, full-flavoured white, lightly touched with honey. The palate is rich and intense yet remains composed, with the two Manseng varieties bringing both weight and freshness. A powerful, expressive style for roast fish, creamy poultry dishes or firm mountain cheeses.
Lapeyre 2020 Jurancon Sec
French White
An aromatic dry white built around Gros Manseng, with dried apricot, peach, vanilla and a gentle floral note. Citrus and toast add lift and savoury detail on the palate, while the medium-bodied texture carries into a long, clean finish. Its balance of ripe fruit and freshness suits roast poultry, richer fish, creamy cheeses or lightly spiced dishes.
Domaine Rabasse Charavin 2016 Cuvée d’Estévenas Cairanne
French Red
A mature southern Rhône red with black cherry, dried plum and blackberry, layered with garrigue herbs, leather and peppery spice. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, with softened tannins and resolved dark fruit supported by earthy, dried-herb detail. Harmonious and settled through the finish, it is well suited to roast lamb, braised dishes or mushrooms.
Domaine Rabasse Charavin 2020 Laure Côtes du Rhône
French Red
A ripe Southern Rhône red with blackberry, black cherry and plum, framed by garrigue, pepper and licorice. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, with supple tannins, juicy dark fruit and fresh acidity keeping the wine warm but balanced. A savoury, lightly earthy finish makes it a natural partner for grilled lamb, roast vegetables or herb-seasoned sausages.
La Liquiere 2019 Nos Racines Faugeres
French Red
A concentrated old-vine Carignan with blackberry and blackcurrant at the centre. The palate combines depth with freshness, allowing the dark fruit to feel vivid while soft tannins keep the structure approachable. Striking but not heavy through the finish, it is a natural match for grilled lamb, sausages, roast peppers or other robust Mediterranean dishes.
Château Mouton Rothschild 2009 Pauillac
French Red
Opulent and seductive, with black currant, black cherry and plum surrounded by violet, cigar box, tobacco, liquorice, smoke and bitter chocolate. The palate is rich and satiny, its dark fruit controlled by fine-grained tannins, savoury mineral freshness and a long, pure finish. Still youthful, it benefits from three to four hours in a decanter before serving with veal or lamb.
Domaine Grosbois 2020 Gabare Chinon
French Red
A generous Chinon with ripe strawberry and raspberry fruit, a dusting of cocoa and a subtle leafy note. The palate is soft and succulent, with fine tannins and fresh acidity giving the wine an easy, harmonious shape. Serve it lightly cool with pâté, charcuterie, grilled pork or lentil dishes, where its bright fruit and savoury edge can work together.
Domaine Grosbois 2020 Clos la Henry Bourgueil
French Red
A smooth Loire Cabernet Franc with raspberry, graphite, green pepper and violet. The palate is refreshing and supple, with the red fruit and floral notes carried by a clean, understated structure. Made with minimal intervention, it finishes savoury and composed rather than heavy. Serve it with pâté, terrines, roast poultry, mushrooms or lightly grilled pork.
Billaud-Simon 2020/21 Tete D’Or
French White
A refined, deeply expressive Chablis cuvée showing layered aromas of lemon oil, ripe green apple, and white peach interwoven with crushed oyster shell, flint, and subtle floral lift. The palate is concentrated yet precise, with driving acidity and a creamy, chalk-etched texture that balances its richer core of citrus and orchard fruit. Long and linear on the finish, delivering persistent saline minerality and smoky stone depth that reflect both the intensity and finesse of top-tier Billaud-Simon fruit selection.
Château Lafite Rothschild 2001 Pauillac
French Red
Cassis, blackberry and red fruit sit at the centre of an increasingly mature bouquet, framed by cedar chest, tobacco, stone and forest floor. Supple and medium-bodied, the palate is polished and fresh, with refined tannins and a silky, composed texture. Decant for about two hours to encourage the secondary notes, then serve with roast veal, duck or mushroom dishes.
Sainte Anne 2022 Notre-Dame Cellett Cdrv
French Red
A structured southern Rhône red with warm spice, subtle leather, cumin and dark blackberry. The palate is rich and ample, combining concentrated fruit with firm tannins and enough freshness to maintain balance. Dense but polished through the savoury finish, it should benefit from air and works well with roast lamb, braised beef, grilled sausages or herb-led dishes.
Sohler Philippe 2018 Riesling Muenchberg
French White
Dry and composed, this Riesling brings gentle smokiness and toast to a palate shaped by restrained fruit and defined minerality. The texture is focused rather than austere, with savoury detail carrying through a long, complex finish. Serve with smoked trout, roast poultry or mushrooms in a light cream sauce.
Sohler Philippe 2020 Riesling GC Heissen
French White
Lemon and star anise lead this lively Riesling, with a clear mineral line adding shape and complexity. The palate feels bright and quietly playful rather than showy, finishing clean and precise. Its freshness makes it an easy table wine; serve with shellfish, roast chicken or lightly spiced vegetable dishes.
Sohler Philippe 2019 Sylvaner Zellberg
French White
Floral notes of acacia lead, followed by bitter almond and a light saline edge. The palate has ample raciness and freshness, carrying its subtle savoury character with clarity and lift. A measured touch of bitterness shapes the finish and adds length. Serve with asparagus, river fish or lightly dressed vegetable dishes.
Sohler Philippe 2020 Gewurztraminer
French White
Lychee leads an aromatic, fruit-forward profile, with gentle sweetness giving the palate a rounded, inviting feel. The texture remains delicate and quietly fresh, carrying the wine with ease through a long, expressive finish. Serve lightly chilled with aromatic curries, roast pork or soft, washed-rind cheese.
Serge Mathieu NV Brut Rosé
French Sparkling
Fresh and full-bodied, with strawberry, pomegranate and darker berry notes carried by a firm, fine mousse. The palate is crisp and savoury, balancing red-fruit richness with lively acidity and a clean, energetic structure. Tiny bubbles keep the texture precise, while a gentle toast note adds breadth to the finish. Serve with charcuterie, grilled salmon or mushroom tart.
Château Peyrabon 2019 Haut-Médoc
French Red
Medium- to deep-garnet, with cassis, blackberry and blueberry framed by cinnamon, clove, pepper and a graphite-like mineral note. The palate is medium-bodied and fresh, combining vibrant black fruit with measured tannins, bright acidity and a soft, polished texture. Savoury herbs and spice carry through the long, composed finish.
Mas Gabinèle 2020 Faugères
French Red
Wild berries, rockrose and rosemary open into a warm, stony mineral note. The palate is rounded and smooth, with dark fruit carried by a savoury blend of Syrah, Carignan, Mourvedre and Grenache. Schist-grown freshness keeps the generous texture composed, while herbal detail lingers through the finish. Decant briefly and serve with lamb, cassoulet or grilled sausages.