750 mL
Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1997 Pessac-Léognan
A mature, leafy bouquet brings hickory, clove and freshly picked mint over red berry fruit. The medium-bodied palate is piquant and fully evolved, adding tobacco, peppercorn and cracked black pepper to its savoury core. Fine structure and lingering spice keep the engaging finish poised, with depth but no excess weight.
Philipponnat 2015 Clos des Goisses Extra-Brut Champagne
Pear, mirabelle and ripe orchard fruit unfold with spice, honey, brioche and a delicate iodine note. Full-bodied and vinous, the palate is concentrated and layered, with racy acidity shaping remarkable depth. Liquorice, savoury sap and fine tension carry the dense, structured finish with impressive persistence.
Remoissenet Pere et Fils 1969 Pommard
Dried cherry and darker fruit meet mushroom, spice, iron and a quiet mineral note on the nose. Soft and smooth on the palate, the wine carries integrated acidity, faint dusty tannins and enough remaining fruit to feel balanced rather than fragile. The finish is savoury and gently spicy. Stand the bottle upright before service and decant carefully, stopping if sediment begins to move.
Quinta do Noval 1963 Vintage Port
At full maturity, the colour has softened to translucent ruby-tawny. Sweet strawberry and orange aromas lead into an elegant, balanced palate, where warm spice, a dry core and fine remaining tannins keep the fruit poised. The finish is long and gently warming. Bottle variation is possible at this age, so stand upright and decant carefully before serving.
Taylor Fladgate 1966 Vintage Port
Violet and ripe fig lead an elegant, fresh bouquet, joined by tobacco, cedar, pear and dried apricot. The palate is remarkably balanced, placing concentrated fruit within a firm mineral and tannic frame. Lively acidity keeps the texture poised, and the flavours continue with clarity through a long finish. Decant carefully and serve with blue cheese or walnuts.
Château Léoville-Las Cases 1985 Saint-Julien
Mature and beautifully composed, with cassis, wild strawberry and dark fruit joined by cedar, tobacco, dark chocolate, dried berries, crushed stone and rose petal. Powerful yet sophisticated, the palate is vivid and harmonious, with velvety structure and a long, lingering finish. Decant carefully for about one hour and serve with roast beef, lamb or mushrooms.
Angelus 1997
Sweet blackberry, black-cherry liqueur and prune open into truffle, Provençal olive and gently smoky oak. The palate is rich and broad, yet soft and supple, with moderate tannins supporting the dark fruit. Savoury depth carries through a warm, composed finish. Decant carefully and serve with roast lamb, beef or mushrooms.
Chateau Trotanoy 1995 Pomerol
Deeply coloured and still powerful, with raspberry and black cherry layered over earth and a clear licorice note. The palate is medium to full in body, combining dense dark fruit with firm, persistent tannins and a savoury mineral undertone. Its structure remains prominent, but the fruit carries enough concentration to keep the profile balanced. The finish is long, dry and authoritative, returning to cherry, earth and spice.
Château Cos d’Estournel 2015 Saint-Estèphe
Blackberry, plum and cassis open with nutmeg, clove and dried flowers. Full-bodied yet finely controlled, the palate layers ripe dark fruit over ultra-fine tannins, with tobacco, wet earth and subtle Asian spice adding depth. The texture is rich but polished, carrying the wine toward a long, elegant and beautifully integrated finish.
Château Le Gay 2010 Pomerol
Dried mulberry, plum and fig open with cedar, violet and a touch of dark chocolate. The palate is full and concentrated, yet its power is shaped by supple tannins, fresh acidity and clear mineral focus. Black fruit, spice and liquorice carry through a long, polished and impressively balanced finish.
Château Cos d’Estournel 1986 Saint-Estèphe
Ripe plum, blackcurrant and blackberry meet liquorice, graphite and a smoky, toasted note. The palate is concentrated yet composed, with savoury depth, firm grainy tannins and mineral freshness holding the mature fruit in shape. Cedar and warm spice build through a long, refined finish that remains powerful without feeling heavy.
Armand de Brignac NV Brut Rosé Champagne
Bright red berries lead with a faint smoky edge. The palate is lively and generous, its deeper texture framed by fine bubbles and a composed, complex structure. Red fruit remains vivid through the rich, persistent finish, making this a versatile match for truffled veal, duck confit, wild salmon or savoury dishes with gentle spice.
OVID 2016 Napa Valley Red Wine
Mulberry, crushed raspberry and black cherry open with liquorice, forest floor, mocha and lifted spice. The palate is dense and powerful yet remarkably poised, combining ripe black fruit with fresh acidity and firm, grainy tannins. Leather, menthol and mineral detail gather through a long, layered finish. Decant before serving with rib steak, braised beef or roast lamb.
Château Montrose 2000 Saint-Estèphe
Blueberry, black cherry and cassis lead with crushed rock, tobacco and a restrained floral lift. The palate is rich, powerful and full, with firm tannins framing dense dark fruit. Liquorice, graphite and savoury spice build through the long finish, which remains precise, youthful and impressively composed.
Palacios Remondo 2016 Quiñón de Valmira Rioja
Nearly translucent ruby, with rose, lilac and jasmine unfolding around redcurrant, raspberry and rhubarb. Mint, white pepper and a restrained caramel note add complexity. The palate is filigreed yet concentrated, combining generous texture with striking freshness and intensity. Finely drawn rather than heavy, it carries its floral red fruit through a harmonious, elegant finish.
E. Guigal 2012 Ermitage Ex-Voto Rouge
Crème de cassis and black raspberry lead, layered with crushed rock, liquorice and a subtle savoury note. The palate is powerful and full-bodied, with concentrated dark fruit wrapped in ripe, steadily building tannins. Vanilla and spice add depth without softening the wine's mineral focus or its exceptionally long finish.
Chateau La Fleur-Petrus 1995 Pomerol
Deep and concentrated, with sweet kirsch and black raspberry rising over smoke and a stony mineral note. The palate is full-bodied and layered, combining ripe plum with firm tannins and a supple, polished texture. Leather and dark earth add savoury depth as the fruit opens. The finish is persistent and structured, returning to black raspberry, mineral and smoke with measured power.
Joseph Phelps Insignia 2002 Napa Valley
Bold and concentrated, with black cherry, boysenberry, plum, cassis and blackberry layered with violet, graphite, toasted oak, tobacco, charcoal and mocha. Full-bodied and luxurious, the palate has firm fine-grained tannins, dark chocolate, spice and a long, persistent finish. The structure is imposing but polished, making this a natural match for grilled beef or lamb.
Remoissenet Pere et Fils 2020 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru
Floral and expansive, with honeysuckle and gardenia leading into pear, poached apple, ginger and lightly grilled pineapple. The palate is silky and generous, balanced by enough freshness to keep the richness precise. Creamy vanilla lingers through a polished finish. This grand cru white rewards a short decant and pairs naturally with seared scallops, lobster, roast chicken or soft-ripened cheese.
Château La Fleur-Pétrus 1997 Pomerol
Ripe dark fruit opens with rose, violet and sweet spice, followed by a measured note of oak. The palate is supple and composed, with mature fruit, savoury earth and tertiary complexity held in careful balance. Silky texture brings depth without heaviness, while retained vitality carries the floral, gently spiced finish.