750 mL
Remoissenet 1969 Chevalier L’Arquebuse
A fully mature Burgundy with dried citrus peel, baked apple and hazelnut, joined by honeyed wax, truffle and gentle spice. The palate is silky and integrated, carrying preserved orchard fruit, toasted nuts and savoury depth on a softened frame. Its long, earthy finish calls for quiet attention and a simple table companion such as roast poultry, mushrooms or aged Comté.
Joseph Phelps Insignia 2001 Napa Valley
Deep and layered, with black cherry, plum, cassis and dark berry framed by cedar, graphite, mocha, chocolate, tobacco and floral notes. Full-bodied and opulent yet precise, the palate brings excellent concentration, supple sweet tannins and measured oak into a long, structured finish. Allow generous air before serving with grilled beef, lamb or mushrooms.
Remoissenet Pere & Fils 1969 Morey-Saint-Denis
Sweet tobacco, cigar wrapper and warm cabinet spice lead into truffle, undergrowth and a light coffee-and-brown-sugar note. The palate retains rich fruit and a gently sweet middle, framed by firm but integrated tannins. Earthy and mature yet notably elegant, it finishes with savoury spice and composed length. Stand upright before opening and decant carefully around sediment.
Dominus Estate 2003 Red Blend Yountville Napa Valley
Violet, raspberry and worn leather open over plum-toned fruit. The palate builds gradually through cumin, dark red fruit, blackcurrant and cherry, with underbrush and black tea adding savoury complexity. Supple and full-bodied yet restrained, it carries tobacco and truffle through a long, fragrant finish shaped by fine tannins and fresh balance.
Remoissenet Pere & Fils 2019 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru
Deep ruby in colour, with red and black fruit layered over cherry, raspberry and measured spice. The palate is elegant yet powerful, its firm tannic structure balanced by clear fruit and a savoury line of leather and undergrowth. Subtle oak frames the finish without dominating. Serve with roast duck, beef, mushrooms or other deeply flavoured dishes.
Dom Pérignon 2008 Rosé Champagne
Raspberry and wild strawberry burst from the glass, followed by iris, violet and red berries. The palate is tense and vibrant, with fine bubbles, fresh pastry and toasted notes adding depth to the concentrated fruit. Spice, white flowers and a faint herbal lift carry the finish with energy, precision and impressive length.
Agrapart Vénus Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs Champagne
White pepper, chalk and crushed rock lead, with citrus zest, mint and subtle orchard fruit adding lift. The palate is seamless and finely layered, shaped by bright acidity and a distinctly mineral line. Bone-dry yet composed, it carries its depth into a long, saline finish. Serve with oysters, scallops, roast poultry or aged hard cheese.
Larkmead Vineyards 2016 The Lark Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Gravel, smoke and dark fruit lead into a powerful, tightly focused Cabernet. Licorice, tobacco and game bring savoury depth, while lavender, menthol, spice and new leather add lift and complexity. The palate is vertical and mineral-driven, with impressive intensity held in check by a firm structure and a long, layered finish.
Ducru-Beaucaillou 1990 Saint-Julien
Preserved plum and kirsch sit at the centre of a mature, savoury bouquet, layered with incense, cigar box, leather, tobacco and tilled earth. Medium- to full-bodied, the palate is graceful and satiny, carrying dried red berry and exotic spice over a gently chewy structure. The finish is long, fragrant and tea-toned. Decant carefully and serve with roast lamb or aged cheese.
Remoissenet 2016 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru
Black cherry and raspberry are set against earth, spice and a measured oak note. Dense and powerful, the palate has notable texture and resonance, yet the fruit remains pure and clearly defined. Firm tannins carry the wine through a long, savoury finish. Give it generous air and serve with roast duck or beef.
Penfolds 2006 Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon
A deeply coloured Cabernet Sauvignon with cassis, blackberry and plum layered over liquorice, dark chocolate, cedar and tobacco. The full-bodied palate is rich and muscular, carrying black olive, coffee and clove through fine, grainy tannins. Fresh acidity keeps the concentration in balance, while the long finish shows mature savoury detail alongside persistent dark fruit. Decant carefully before serving with roast beef or lamb.
Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2002 Bolgheri
Concentrated and expressive, with blackcurrant, plum and ripe dark berries joined by tobacco, dried herbs, forest floor and subtle spice. The palate balances rugged savoury depth with unmistakable elegance, bringing velvety texture, fresh acidity and fine tannins into a long, vibrant finish. Allow time in a decanter and serve with roast lamb, beef or porcini mushrooms.
Biondi-Santi 2004 Tenuta Greppo Brunello di Montalcino 750 mL
Deep garnet colour opens to cherries, raspberries, licorice, forest floor and leather. The documented palate remains youthful and intense, yet balanced, with refined tannins and lively acidity. A second exact record adds stone fruit and blackberry, describing a fresh, layered and elegant profile with ripe tannins and a very long finish. This is a mature Brunello that still shows notable freshness and definition.
Château Figeac 1995 Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé 750 mL
A concentrated bouquet of roasted coffee, truffle and ripe blackberry opens into tobacco, black olive and tea. The palate is elegant and medium-bodied, with resolved tannins and fresh acidity giving shape to the mature fruit. Subtle leather, earth and savoury detail emerge with air. Velvety and harmonious, it carries its complexity through a long, composed finish without losing freshness.
B Cellars 2014 Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 750 mL
Crème de cassis, blackberry and blueberry form a dense core, lifted by white flowers and framed by liquorice, graphite and restrained oak. The palate is full and opulent, yet vibrant acidity and silky tannins keep the concentration sharply defined. Forest floor and dark spice add savoury depth as the wine opens. Layered and persistent, it finishes with polished fruit, earth and liquorice.
Taittinger Comtes de Champagne 2014 Blanc de Blancs 750 mL
Toasted brioche, lemon meringue and pastry open with hazelnut, almond and bright citrus. The palate is creamy and layered, its fine mousse carrying apricot, tangerine peel and white flowers over a chalky mineral core. Well-cut acidity gives the wine focus and energy without diminishing its breadth. Fragrant spice and a gentle savoury note linger through a long, mouthwatering finish.
Leacock’s 1969 Sercial Madeira 750 mL
An expressive mature Madeira in the drier Sercial style, with pronounced nuttiness, toffee and warm spice. The palate carries sweetness, though it remains notably less rich than Malmsey, with acidity keeping the wine lifted and composed. Long cask ageing has brought layered savoury complexity and a persistent finish. Its balance of caramelized depth and freshness makes it especially compelling alongside aged cheese.
Domaine Roulot 2022 Meursault 750 mL
Elegant and finely drawn, with white flowers, peach, lemon and green apple over notes of flint, crushed stone and light cream. The palate is medium-bodied and precise, combining citrus and stone fruit with restrained baking spice and a subtle nutty character. Brisk acidity keeps the texture focused, while mineral detail and measured creaminess extend through a long, balanced finish.
Château Figeac 2009 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 750 mL
Layered and composed, with black cherry, cassis and dark plum opening into violet, graphite, tobacco and a subtle earthy note. The palate is full yet measured, carried by fresh acidity and fine, velvety tannins rather than sheer weight. Coffee, toast and spice emerge with air, while the finish stays mineral, persistent and quietly savoury. A mature Saint-Émilion with depth, perfume and poise.
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.