750 mL
Domaine de Beaurenard 2019 Rasteau
$84.99Intense black fruit and blueberry aromas are lifted by cracked pepper, dried herbs and a hint of cocoa. The palate is rich and concentrated, built around ripe Grenache fruit, firm but polished tannins and a clear mineral line. Blackberry, cherry and savoury spice persist through a focused, energetic finish. Serve with braised lamb, grilled sausages, roast aubergine or hard cheese.
Domaine Mouton Père et Fils 2015 Côte-Rôtie Maison Rouge
$119.99Raspberry and cassis lead with black fruit, violet and black olive, followed by savoury notes of cured meat. The palate is powerful yet finely drawn, with a fleshy texture and rounded, integrated tannins. Cigar, cocoa and juicy dark fruit gather through the long, mature and elegant finish.
Saint Cosme 2023 Crozes-Hermitage
$66.99Black fruit, smoked bacon, cracked pepper and incense lead a savoury, aromatic nose. The palate has more structure than the appellation’s flatter-ground examples, with dark Syrah fruit, firm tannins and a mineral line carrying through the finish. Meaty, peppery and composed rather than heavy, it is a strong match for grilled lamb, mushrooms or slow-cooked onions.
Domaine Montmartel 2016 Côtes du Rhône Villages Visan
$36.99Blackberry and ripe black cherry lead with red berries, cracked pepper and a savoury sweep of garrigue. The palate is full and deep, with dense fruit held by firm, mature tannins. Hints of liquorice, leather and forest floor add complexity to the persistent, warmly spiced finish.
Paul Jaboulet Aîné 2017 Saint-Joseph La Croix des Vignes
$109.99Deep ruby in colour, with an elegant bouquet led by violet and peony before subtle notes of ageing emerge. The palate is smooth and well balanced, retaining a lovely freshness that reinforces its poise. Mineral detail and measured depth carry through a refined, persistent finish.
Xavier Gérard 2018 Côte-Rôtie
$131.99Dark violet in colour, with ripe blackberry, cassis and bitter cherry framed by pungent flowers, black pepper and a savoury trace of smoked meat. The palate is concentrated yet agile, its dark fruit gaining licorice and smoky mineral detail with air. Fine dusty tannins give measured grip, carrying pepper, fruit and earth through a long, composed finish.
Chapoutier 2016 Cote Rotie Mordoree
$239.99Raspberry and violet give the nose an aromatic lift, followed by spice, rosemary, black olive and tapenade. The palate is ample and concentrated, balancing ripe red and dark fruit with firm, velvety tannins. Leather, cedar and a light espresso note add savoury depth to the long finish. Decant for roasted lamb or game.
Vincent Paris 2024 Cornas Granit 30
$104.99Black cherry and raspberry open with dried violet and orange blossom, followed by pepper and warm spice. Medium bodied and vivid, the palate feels polished rather than heavy, with smooth, refined tannins carrying the fruit into a savoury, persistent finish. Give it a brief decant and serve with roast lamb, grilled mushrooms or lentils with herbs.
Domaine Saint-Patrice 2016 Clos Saint-Patrice Monopole Châteauneuf-du-Pape
$231.99Black cherry, blackberry and violet open with generous aromatic depth, followed by licorice, warm spice and a faint savoury note. The palate is full-bodied and concentrated, with ripe fruit held in shape by polished tannins and fresh mineral tension. Opulent yet composed, it finishes long and layered, with dark fruit and spice lingering.
Château de Beaucastel 2015 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge
$189.99Ripe red cherry and black cherry open with cassis, liquorice and layered exotic spice. Full-bodied and richly textured, the palate carries generous fruit without feeling heavy, supported by powerful but measured tannins. Earthy herbs and a cola-like savoury note emerge toward the long, warming finish. Decant for lamb, beef or game.
Domaine Raspail-Ay 2022 Gigondas
$74.99Ripe cherry, dark wild berries and raspberry lead with peony, violet and Provençal herbs. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is dense and fleshy, with fine mineral tension, ripe structured tannins and a generous core of fruit. Black pepper and a subtle savoury note carry the long, balanced finish.
Domaine René Rostaing 2013 Côte Blonde Côte-Rôtie
$409.99Fresh raspberry and boysenberry rise with potpourri, floral oils and smoky mineral notes. Lively red and dark berry flavours fill the palate, gaining depth from peppery spice, olive, truffle and a savoury forest-floor nuance. Fine, gently firm tannins frame the concentrated fruit, while clear mineral energy drives the long, precise and persistent finish.
Escaravailles 2022 Les Coteaux Rasteau
$44.99Red, blue and black fruits lead, edged by cracked pepper and delicate floral notes. The palate is creamy and supple, with medium-to-full body, ripe concentration and excellent tannins. Freshness keeps the generous fruit beautifully balanced, carrying gentle spice and a savoury mineral touch through the rounded, elegant finish.
Château Cailleteau Bergeron 2024 Tradition Blanc
$29.99Bright and aromatic, with white peach, pear and citrus opening into a light tropical note. The palate is clean and brisk, bringing juicy white fruit together with a subtle mineral edge and enough texture to feel composed rather than simple. A fresh, persistent finish suits shellfish, goat cheese or a warm-weather aperitif.
Pétrus 2000 Pomerol
$12,999.99Deeply concentrated and complex, with blackberry, wild strawberry and plum layered with cedar, pencil box, mocha, cocoa, vanilla, liquorice and earthy truffle. The palate is rich and seamless, combining sweet tannins with a dense, silky texture and a long, savoury finish. Decant for about three hours and serve with roast leg of lamb or slow-braised beef.
Château Lafite Rothschild 2003 Pauillac
$2,999.99Generous and expressive, with ripe red berries, cassis and roasted dark fruit layered with cedar, herbs, tobacco leaf, truffle and spice. The palate is full and concentrated, combining silky polish with opulent richness and a long, harmonious finish. Bottle variation is possible, so stand upright and decant carefully, tasting as it opens. Excellent with roast beef or game.
Château Haut-Marbuzet 1986 Saint-Estèphe
$279.99Cassis and spicy berry fruit open with smoke, cedar, tobacco and espresso, followed by earthy and savoury tones. The palate is full-bodied and supple, its mature fruit layered with vanilla, dark chocolate and sweet toast. Structured tannins remain composed, carrying the wine into a long, gently meaty finish.
Château Léoville-Las Cases 1985 Saint-Julien
$699.99Mature 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.
Château Montrose 2000 Saint-Estèphe
$649.99Blueberry, 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.
Château Latour 1990 Pauillac
$2,999.99Open and expressive for a mature first growth, with red currant, cassis and black cherry joined by liquorice, tobacco, leather and cedar. The full-bodied palate is lush and concentrated, its ripe tannins carrying savoury earth, herbs, espresso and kirsch through a powerful, spicy finish. Decant for about two hours and serve at cellar temperature with lamb, beef or game.