Burgundy
Méo-Camuzet Frère et Sœurs 2023 Chambolle-Musigny Pinot Noir 750 mL
Perfumed, crunchy red fruit opens with violet and rose-petal lift, followed by a quiet thread of spice. The palate is dry, medium-bodied and finely shaped, with fresh acidity giving the fruit precision and energy. Silky texture and fine tannins keep the wine graceful rather than weighty. The finish is pure and persistent, returning to red berries, florals and subtle spice with composed length.
Méo-Camuzet Frère et Sœurs 2022 Fixin Pinot Noir 750 mL
Bright cherry, redcurrant and crushed strawberry open with violet, herbal tea and a subtle wild note. The palate is medium-bodied, supple and silky, with crunchy red fruit carried by vibrant acidity. Fine minerality sharpens the centre, while slightly rustic, astringent tannins give the wine a compact, serious frame. The finish is detailed and lightly austere, ending on red fruit and pleasing salinity.
Méo-Camuzet Frère et Sœurs 2023 Fixin Pinot Noir 750 mL
Dark currant and berry fruit meet potpourri, earth, graphite and a subtle wild note. The palate is medium-bodied and velvet-textured, with fine depth and an even balance between red and black fruit. Fresh acidity keeps the shape precise, while dusty, mildly rustic tannins add definition. The finish is quietly persistent, returning to dark fruit, earth and graphite with composed length.
Benjamin Laroche La Manufacture 2018 Chablis Grand Cru Blanchot 750 mL
Ripe citrus, white peach and white flowers open over crushed chalk and a restrained oyster-shell note. The palate is generous and rounded, reflecting a warm vintage, yet vibrant acidity keeps the fruit precise. A stony, saline line brings definition through the centre, while the texture remains polished and ample. The finish is long, dry and mineral, with citrus and chalk lingering cleanly.
Domaine A.F. Gros 2009 Vosne-Romanée Clos de la Fontaine Monopole 750 mL
Ripe strawberry and cherry lead a graceful, gently savoury profile. The palate is supple and rounded, with soft acidity and enough structure to keep the fruit composed. There is an appealing maturity to the texture, yet the wine remains clear and elegant rather than heavy. Subtle earth and fine spice emerge with air, carrying the red fruit through a smooth, measured finish.
Domaine Anne Gros 2019 Vosne-Romanée Les Barreaux 750 mL
Sweet spice and ripe red fruit open with strawberries and raspberries, followed by violets, peonies and a hint of pink rose. Old-vine depth gives the palate a velvety, concentrated feel, while the cooler site brings freshness and finely drawn mineral detail. Expressive and perfumed without losing composure, it combines generous texture with a clear sense of place and finishes poised, floral and persistent.
Domaine Rapet Père et Fils 2017 Corton Grand Cru 750 mL
Cassis and wild berries lead into forest floor and a fine thread of wood smoke. The palate is full-bodied and concentrated, with dense fruit held by firm, chewy tannins and a savoury mineral undertone. Power is matched by depth rather than excess, and the structure remains clear from the first sip through the finish. Long and expansive, it will reward a generous decant and substantial food.
Remoissenet 2017 Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Les Champs-Gain 750 mL
Ripe orchard fruit leads with peach, apple and a touch of pineapple, framed by white flowers and quiet mineral detail. The palate is medium-bodied, creamy and broad, with integrated oak, toast and almond adding depth. Freshness keeps the generous fruit in balance, and a chalky, lightly spiced note carries the long finish. Serve with roast chicken, lobster or seared scallops.
Remoissenet 2018 Meursault Cuvée Maurice Chevalier 750 mL
Balanced and harmonious, with a delicate profile and a smooth, polished texture. The palate is measured rather than showy, moving with quiet poise and a consistent sense of proportion. Nothing feels exaggerated; the wine remains refined and composed through a long, even finish. Allow a little air before serving, then pair with roast chicken, grilled lobster, scallops or creamy mushroom dishes.
Laurent Ponsot Bourgogne Blanc Cuvée du Perce-Neige Magnum
Hawthorn blossom, lemon and fresh pear lead into warmer notes of honeysuckle, brioche and toasted almond. The palate is fleshy yet lifted, with ripe orchard fruit balanced by a saline, finely drawn finish. Hints of marzipan and pineapple add breadth without making it heavy, while lively freshness keeps the texture poised. Serve slightly cool with roast fish, gougères, mushroom ravioli or vegetables baked with feta.
Laurent Ponsot 2017 Bourgogne Rouge Cuvée des Peupliers Magnum
Cherry, blackcurrant and blackberry open with pomegranate, peony and a gentle earthy edge. The palate is supple and finely textured, carrying pulpy red fruit through delicate tannins and bright freshness. A light savoury note appears with air, while the finish remains graceful, clean and quietly persistent. The larger format should benefit from time in a decanter; serve with roast chicken, duck, charcuterie or mushroom dishes.
Laurent Ponsot 2022 Meursault Cuvée du Pandoréa 750 mL
Lemon zest and white blossom open with toasted almond, hazelnut and a measured buttery richness. The palate is full and silky, balancing ripe citrus and gentle honeyed notes with a clear line of freshness. Flint and light toast add definition through the middle, while a savoury mineral edge keeps the finish long and composed. Serve slightly cool in a generous glass with lobster, roast chicken, turbot or creamy mushroom dishes.
Laurent Ponsot 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin Cuvée de l’Aulne 750 mL
Strawberry and raspberry lead a lightly floral nose, with darker currant, soft earth, cedar and a whisper of wild herbs underneath. The palate is sleek and medium-bodied, combining fresh red fruit with savoury spice and a clear mineral line. Fine volume builds through the middle before a firmer, gently rustic finish brings shape and length. Give it time in a decanter and serve with duck, roast chicken or mushroom dishes.
Domaine Michelot 2017 Bourgogne Côte d’Or Clos de Montmeix Monopole Magnum
Ripe orchard fruit opens with gentle spice and a light floral lift. The palate is broad and concentrated, reflecting the warm, sheltered site, yet fresh acidity and a rocky mineral line keep the Chardonnay focused. Subtle oak adds texture without overwhelming the fruit, while a faint nutty note develops with air. The finish is long, rich and composed. Serve cool with roasted fish, poultry, foie gras or creamy mushroom dishes.
Maison Louis Latour 2017 Pommard Premier Cru Les Epenots 750 mL
Blackcurrant, liquorice and woodland aromas lead a deep, savoury Pinot Noir profile. The palate is ample and rounded, combining dark fruit with measured oak and a return of liquorice through the mid-palate. Firm, persistent tannins provide shape without making the wine feel severe, while earthy undergrowth adds mature Burgundy character. The finish is long, structured and composed. Decant briefly and serve with duck confit, beef bourguignon or mature cheese.
Tourterelles 2022 Vire-Clesse Mg
A generous large-format white Burgundy with ripe pear, white peach, lemon curd and acacia blossom. Hazelnut and wet-stone notes add detail, while the supple palate balances rounded orchard fruit with fresh mineral lift and a touch of creaminess. Elegant and approachable through the finish, it is well suited to roast chicken, creamy seafood or buttery vegetable dishes.
Les Vignes d’Adelie 2023 Vire-Clesse
An intense nose brings roasted almond, mocha and gently toasted notes. The palate is powerful and fleshy, with mirabelle plum and candied-grape richness carried by ample texture. Roasted nuances return through the mid-palate, while the wine's weight and concentration settle into a long, broad and generous finish.
Les Vignes d’Adélie 2023 Chardonnay
Green and yellow apple open with clean definition, joined by grapefruit and a gentle honeyed note. The palate stays bright and fruit-led, with measured weight and enough softness to keep the citrus in balance. A neat, easy finish follows. Serve chilled with vegetable dishes, light pasta or cured meats.
Dupre 2024 Bourgogne Blanc Les 7 Pieces
Jacques Prieur 1996 Musigny Grand Cru
Warm, inviting and complex on the nose, with ripe raspberry, strawberry and blackberry layered over violet, spice and earthy mineral tones. The palate is rich and concentrated yet finely balanced, with sweet fruit, fresh acidity and polished tannins. Silky texture and graceful tension carry subtle oak and savoury detail into an elegant, persistent finish.