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Domaines Ott 2013 Château Romassan Bandol Rouge 750 mL
Blackcurrant, morello cherry and spices define the documented tasting profile. The wine is described as rich and elegant, with fine, silky tannins through the finish. Mourvèdre supplies the established varietal identity, while long ageing is part of the producer's approach to concentration and depth. Fruit, spice and polished tannin remain the central, clearly sourced details.
Château Henri Bonnaud 2013 Palette Rouge 750 mL
Deep cherry colour introduces a red built from Mourvèdre, Grenache and old-vine Carignan. Morello cherry and spice define the aromatic profile, while the palate is framed by tannins described as youthful yet silky. The finish is delicate and persistent. Cherry, spice and silky tannins form the central character of this Palette red, supported by its three-grape blend.
Château Pradeaux 2011 Bandol Rouge 750 mL
Mourvèdre forms the core, with Grenache in support. The cuvée is made with gentle crushing without destemming, native-yeast fermentation in temperature-controlled concrete and extended maceration. Long ageing follows in seasoned oak foudres. Freshness and firm tannins are central to the house style, placing grape composition, maceration and long foudre ageing at the centre of this traditional red.
Château de Pibarnon 2013 Bandol Rouge 750 mL
Structured and built for long ageing, the documented profile emphasizes volume, mass and amplitude. Those elements recede through the finish, leaving finesse, sweetness and fruit-shaped tannins. The estate also records fine tannin extraction, ripeness and minerality. Together, the notes describe a concentrated red whose scale settles into a detailed, composed and distinctly mineral, precisely defined close.
Château d’Agassac 2009 Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois 750 mL
A deep purple-red appearance leads to ripe black fruit, morello cherry, nutmeg and cinnamon. With air, macerated red cherry is joined by sandalwood, smoked beech and incense. The palate is dense and powerful, with concentrated tannins that remain silky rather than hard. Burnt pepper and damp garrigue appear on the long finish, followed by another echo of red cherry.
Château de Fargues 2003 Sauternes 750 mL
Deep gold with amber highlights introduces very ripe yellow fruit, candied apricot, roasted peach and mango. Honey, light caramel, vanilla and sweet spice add further aromatic detail. The palate is full and enveloping, with pronounced sweetness carried by structure. Candied fruit, honey, marzipan and spice continue into a long, warm and persistent finish, preserving the richness of the documented profile.
Bachelder 2011 Nuits-Saint-Georges La Petite Charmotte 750 mL
Field berries and wild flowers lead the aroma, followed by raspberry, ripe cherry, cassis and a light anise note. Floral and incense details sit beside the fruit, with savoury spice appearing through the palate. The tannins are evident but smooth, and a mineral element supports the fruit. Cherry, spice and floral notes carry into the long, documented finish.
Domaine Gaston & Pierre Ravaut 2013 Côte de Nuits-Villages Rouge 750 mL
Blackberry and blackcurrant define the producer's documented fruit profile, set within a stated balance of tannin and acidity. The fruit comes from Pinot Noir grown on the slopes of Comblanchien. After complete destemming and stainless-steel fermentation, the wine spends twelve months in French oak, including fifteen percent new barrels, followed by six months on fine lees before bottling.
Domaine Heresztyn-Mazzini 2013 Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 750 mL
Ripe fruit and plum open the aroma, joined by spice, pepper and a light toasted note. The palate is fresh and fruit-driven, with red fruit, gooseberry and blueberry set against further spice. The structure is firm enough to carry the fruit while preserving its freshness. The finish continues with berry, pepper and spice, following the exact-vintage merchant description closely.
Domaine Gaston & Pierre Ravaut 2013 Aloxe-Corton Premier Cru 750 mL
Red and black fruits lead, with cherry and strawberry named in the producer's profile. The palate is full-bodied and generous, carried by a powerful tannic structure. Hand harvesting, complete destemming and fermentation in stainless steel precede twelve months in French oak, including a small proportion of new barrels. Fruit and tannin remain the central features through the finish.
Château de la Maltroye 2014 Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Morgeot Vigne Blanche 750 mL
Built around Chardonnay, this white Burgundy shows lemon zest, pear and white flowers, with a hazelnut nuance adding another documented aromatic detail. A fine texture is part of the profile, alongside limestone-driven minerality. Together, the source presents citrus, orchard fruit, floral character, a nutty note, tactile finesse and mineral definition in a clear, carefully delineated tasting portrait.
Domaine Sébastien Magnien 2013 Pommard Les Perrières 750 mL
Black fruit, ripe character and a light toasted note lead the profile. The palate is generous and refined, with spice adding a clear savoury element. Pinot Noir and Pommard provide the red-Burgundy context. Ripe fruit, toast and spice come together around a generous palate and refined texture, forming the principal character of this mature cuvée.
Domaine Poulleau Michel 2009 Volnay Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin 750 mL
Bright cherry, dried flowers and potpourri form an open, fragrant and high-toned aromatic profile. Pinot Noir provides the varietal basis, while the documented Volnay style is smooth and delicate. Red fruit and floral detail are the clearest elements, giving this mature Burgundy a fragrant, delicate expression with bright cherry and dried petals at its centre.
Domaine Coillot 2014 Marsannay Les Boivins 750 mL
Black cherry and black olive lead, with oak, earth and leather completing the profile. Pinot Noir provides the varietal basis and Burgundy the regional setting. Dark fruit and savoury detail sit side by side, with cherry as the principal fruit note. Olive, leather, earth and oak provide the remaining character in this mature red Burgundy.
Domaine Koji et Jae Hwa 2023 Bourgogne Pinot Noir Vieilles Vignes 750 mL
Red cherry and raspberry lead a transparent, fragrant profile, with rose petals and subtle spice adding lift. The palate is supple and finely balanced, carrying bright red fruit over vibrant acidity. Fine, powdery tannins give quiet structure, while the old-vine concentration brings depth without heaviness. Fresh and composed through the finish, it leaves cherry, floral perfume and a gentle mineral-savoury note.
Batasiolo Boscareto 2004 Barolo 750 mL
Red berry and delicate mineral notes lead a finely detailed bouquet, joined by exotic tea, liquorice, sweet ginger and clove. The palate is sharply focused, with clear acidity and firm, closely knit tannins framing the mature fruit. Ash and smoke add savoury depth without overwhelming the wine's restraint. Persistent and composed, it finishes with red fruit, spice, minerals and a dry earthy echo.
Pierre Gimonnet & Fils 2016 Special Club Cramant Grand Cru Champagne 750 mL
Asian pear, nectarine and citrus lead a layered bouquet, with jasmine, freesia and yellow flowers bringing aromatic lift. Hazelnut, pollen and a light waxy note add depth. The palate is rich yet lively, its fine bubbles and fresh acidity keeping the ripe fruit precise. Chalky mineral detail develops through the middle. Harmonious and persistent, it finishes with pear, citrus, nuts and a measured savoury note.
Maison Louis Jadot 2022 Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Morgeot 750 mL
Peach and orange oil open a rich but tightly drawn bouquet, joined by white flowers and toasted hazelnut. The palate carries generous stone fruit over clear acidity, with a creamy middle held in check by firm mineral tension. Gentle spice and a subtle buttery note add breadth without softening the wine's focus. Long and composed, it closes with citrus, nuts and a chalky savoury edge.
Viña Don Melchor 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Puente Alto 750 mL
Deep garnet in colour, with blackcurrant, plum and red fruit at the centre of a precise, layered bouquet. Black tea, leafy herbs and a light red-pepper note lend savoury definition, while refined oak remains measured. The palate is dense but elegant, carried by fresh acidity and rounded, fine-grained tannins. Juicy fruit persists through a long finish, joined by dark berries, herbs and gentle cedar.
Cappellano Piè Rupestris 2018 Barolo 750 mL
Pure red berry and dried rose lead an expressive, finely layered bouquet. Orange peel, mint and white pepper bring brightness, while iron, cedar, tobacco and a measured leathery note add savoury depth. The palate is firm but composed, with clear acidity and structured tannins framing the fruit. Liquorice and mineral detail emerge toward the finish, which is long, dry and persistent, leaving citrus, spice and earthy resonance.