750 mL
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.
Domaine Duroché 2022 Gevrey-Chambertin 750 mL
Dark cherry, mulberry and blackberry lead a fragrant, finely focused bouquet, with violet and white pepper adding lift. The palate is medium-bodied and elegant, carrying ripe fruit over fresh acidity and supple, polished tannins. A quiet earthy note develops through the middle without obscuring the fruit. Balanced and composed, it finishes with red and black berries, gentle spice and a persistent floral-mineral edge.
Borgogno Cannubi 2019 Barolo 750 mL
Fragrant red berries and cherry open with rose petal, rosemary and a cool herbal lift. As it unfolds, fresh leather, liquorice and a gentle savoury note add depth. The palate is graceful and finely balanced, with bright acidity and supple tannins carrying the fruit without heaviness. A subtle mineral edge sharpens the middle. The finish is floral and persistent, leaving raspberry, herbs and quiet earthy detail.
Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat 2022 Chambolle-Musigny 750 mL
Red cherry and black plum lead a fragrant bouquet, with raspberry, cassis and rose petals adding detail. The palate is supple and finely drawn, showing lively acidity beneath pure, gently ripe fruit. Silky tannins provide measured grip without interrupting the wine's light-footed feel. Lavender, mint and a trace of liquorice appear with air. The finish is fresh and persistent, carrying red fruit and delicate floral notes.
Legras & Haas 2014 Les Sillons Chouilly Grand Cru Champagne 750 mL
Pale gold with a fine mousse, this opens with lime zest, lemon, tangelo and golden peach. Cream, fresh bread and a gentle buttery note add breadth, while ginger and restrained oak bring subtle spice. The palate is energetic and finely balanced, moving from ripe orchard fruit toward a firmer mineral core. Salinity builds through the long finish, leaving citrus, chalk and a quiet savoury echo.
Luce della Vite 2019 Brunello di Montalcino 750 mL
Black cherry and blueberry lead a polished, aromatic profile, lifted by violet and lavender. With air, dried rose, anise and a subtle balsamic note add depth, while toasted nut and restrained oak spice frame the fruit. The palate is concentrated yet poised, with lively acidity and firm, refined tannins. A savoury mineral edge carries through a long finish marked by dark fruit, herbs and gentle warmth.
Isole e Olena Cepparello 1996 Toscana IGT 750 mL
Light to medium ruby with mature bricking, this shows cherry, spice and underbrush alongside subtle leather. The palate is medium-bodied and lively, with tart red fruit, clear acidity and tannins that have largely settled into the wine. Earth, dried herbs and a faint tobacco note add complexity without obscuring the fruit. Concentrated yet graceful, it finishes with persistent cherry, savoury spice and a composed mature freshness.
Piero Busso Gallina 2020 Barbaresco 750 mL
Clear ruby in colour, with cranberry, pomegranate and rosewood forming a vivid, finely drawn bouquet. The palate is juicy and energetic, its red-berry fruit carried by fresh acidity and finely woven tannins. A light saline note adds precision as the wine expands across the tongue. The structure is firm but polished, allowing the fruit to remain clear. It finishes long and savoury, with red berries, mineral detail and measured grip.
Domaine Gros Frère et Sœur 2023 Vosne-Romanée 750 mL
Red and black cherry lead an aromatic, silky profile, with rose and strawberry adding lift. The palate is elegant and finely textured, carrying ripe fruit without excessive weight. Fresh acidity keeps the wine lively, while supple tannins provide a quiet frame. Gentle spice develops through the middle and gives the fruit additional definition. The finish remains poised and persistent, leaving cherry, floral detail and a measured savoury edge.
Roagna Pajè 2017 Barbaresco 750 mL
Rose petals, red cherry and cranberry lead a restrained but finely detailed bouquet, joined by tobacco, dried flowers and warm spice. The palate is silky and light-footed, with vibrant acidity and fine, sandy tannins giving shape to the delicate fruit. Mushroom, leather and gravelly mineral notes emerge with air. Graceful rather than forceful, it finishes long and gently savoury, with dark berries, liquorice and a lingering earthy lift.
Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils Cuvée de Mon Aïeul 2012 Châteauneuf-du-Pape 750 mL
Lush red fruit and bramble open with black pepper, garrigue and warm spice. With air, plum, black cherry, leather and sandalwood broaden the aromatic profile. The palate is full-bodied and velvety, with integrated tannins and enough acidity to keep the ripe fruit measured. Liquorice and roasted herbs add savoury depth, while a saline edge brings focus. The finish is long and layered, carrying cherry, spice and Provençal herbs.
La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 890 Selección Especial 2001 Rioja 750 mL
Red plum and blackberry lead a layered bouquet of sandalwood, dried flowers, dill and exotic spice. With air, cherry, cedar, rooibos tea and a subtle cocoa note come forward. The palate is concentrated but refined, supported by fresh acidity and smooth, integrated tannins. Mature oak contributes vanilla and gentle balsamic detail without overwhelming the fruit. Long and composed, it closes with dried red berries, spice and a quiet earthy note.
Messias Quinta do Cachão 1970 Vintage Port 750 mL
Mature garnet in colour, with crème caramel, coffee and black tea rising from a complex, fully developed bouquet. The palate is full-bodied yet balanced, its sweetness held in check by freshness and a gently dry edge. Bright berry fruit lends lift through the middle, while fine savoury detail adds dimension. Elegant and composed, it finishes exceptionally long with lingering caramel, tea and mature fruit.