750 mL
Domaine Parent 2018 Ladoix Premier Cru La Corvee
Brilliant in colour and firm in shape, with cherry and redcurrant gradually opening from the glass. The palate is structured and focused, carried by ripe fruit and assured tannins that should soften with time. There is power here, but the finish remains composed rather than heavy. Decant if opening now and serve with roast duck, pork or mushroom dishes.
Parent 2017 Beaune Premier Cru Les Epenottes
A textured, caressing red Burgundy with concentrated, vibrant fruit and a measured touch of oak. The palate is medium-bodied and poised, balancing supple texture with the gentle firmness expected of a premier cru. A subtly rustic, savoury edge shapes the finish. Serve with roast poultry, duck or simply prepared red meat.
Domaine A.F. Gros 2023 Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits Rouge
Bright red cherry and fresh raspberry lead a pure, energetic profile, with a light earthy note and fine mineral edge adding definition. The palate is light to medium in body, carried by lively acidity and finely drawn tannins into a crisp, refined finish. Serve with roast chicken, duck, mushroom dishes or simply prepared pork.
Domaine Joseph Burrier 2017 Chiroubles Saint Roch
Deep ruby and lifted, opening with ripe cherry, blackberry and redcurrant over a subtle peppery spice. The palate is supple and finely shaped, balancing juicy Gamay fruit with bright freshness and a gentle savoury edge. Silky tannins carry a long, poised finish. Serve lightly cool with roast chicken, charcuterie or mushroom dishes.
Maison Roche de Bellene 2002 Collection Bellenum Beaune Premier Cru Les Greves
Fully evolved and savoury, with dried cherry, raspberry and prune framed by leather, forest floor and soft spice. The palate is graceful rather than heavy, its mature fruit carried by fine structure and a gently earthy finish. Serve cool and allow sediment to settle before pouring; it suits roast duck, mushroom dishes, game birds or aged soft cheese.
Messias NV 10-Year-Old Tawny Port
Raisin, dried fig and dates open with toasted nuts, caramel and dark spice. The palate is full and velvety, balancing mellow sweetness with enough acidity to remain fresh and composed. Walnut, marmalade and integrated oak deepen the long, smooth finish without obscuring the wine's lifted dried-fruit character.
Real Companhia Velha NV Oiro da Cepa Port
Rozès 1985 Vintage Port
Dark ruby with a mature amber rim, opening on mulberry, liquorice, fudge and cocoa. Marzipan and roasted coffee add aromatic depth. Medium-bodied, sweet and finely balanced on the palate, it feels mature and composed rather than heavy. The chocolate and coffee tones gather through a complex, attractive finish that is long, elegant and quietly generous.
Real Companhia Velha 1983 Royal Oporto Vintage Port
Candied fruit opens the nose with an inviting, mature sweetness. Medium-bodied on the palate, it combines prune and dark chocolate with a pronounced spirit warmth that gives the wine energy and definition. Rich without becoming heavy, the fruit and cocoa notes remain clear through a long, warming finish, making this a direct, fully developed vintage Port.
Columbus Commemoration Crusted Port
Liquorice, raisin and dark fruit lead a still-youthful nose, with boot polish, lemongrass and dark chocolate adding unusual savoury detail. The palate is rich and structured, balancing ripe plum and blackberry with firm grip and a silky texture. Complex and persistent through the finish, it is best decanted carefully before serving with blue cheese or chocolate.
Burmester 1989 Vintage Port
Forest berries and sweet dark fruit rise with cinnamon, chocolate and a faint dried-leaf note. The palate is smooth and pleasantly sweet, its freshness and silky tannins keeping the mature fruit lively and refined. Soft spice carries through a gentle, lingering finish. Decant carefully and serve with blue cheese, dark chocolate or a nut-based dessert.
Graham’s 1990 Malvedos Centenary Vintage Port
Blackberry, black cherry and plum rise from the glass with violet, liquorice and warm spice. The palate is rich and concentrated, balancing generous sweetness with firm, polished tannins and a cool mineral line. Chocolate and dried fruit emerge through a long, fragrant finish that remains composed and remarkably youthful.
Taylor Fladgate 1994 Vintage Port
Blackberry, blackcurrant and violet rise from a deep, focused bouquet, with fig, liquorice and warm spice adding complexity. Full-bodied and firmly structured, the palate carries concentrated cassis and ripe dark fruit with freshness and poise. The finish is long, sumptuous and gently spiced. Decant carefully and serve with Stilton, walnuts or dark chocolate.
Cockburn’s 1970 Vintage Port
Fully mature and composed, with black cherry, wild blackberry and dried fig moving into kirsch, violet and a gentle herbal lift. The palate is smooth and measured rather than overtly sweet, with settled richness and a fine thread of black pepper. Orange-peel oil brings freshness to the close. The finish is warming and persistent, leaving dark fruit, spice and polished bottle-aged complexity.
Taylor Fladgate 1970 Vintage Port
Liquorice and raisin open with boot polish, lemongrass and a savoury trace of wet wood. Full-bodied and powerful, the palate layers sweet red and dark cherry fruit with orange peel, warm spice and a mineral undertone. Firm tannins have softened into the fruit, carrying dried fig and spice through an exceptionally long finish. Decant carefully and serve with blue cheese or walnuts.
Croft 1963 Vintage Port
Dried fig, plum and raisin aromas unfold with spice, dark chocolate, tobacco and leather. Silky and harmonious on the palate, it carries mature dark fruit through lively acidity and fully integrated tannins, with a delicate sweetness rather than heaviness. The finish is long, elegant and warming. Decant carefully and serve with Stilton, walnuts or dark chocolate.
Quinta do Vale D. Maria 2000 Vintage Port
Deep purple-red in colour, with concentrated aromas of ripe raspberry and black cherry. The palate is powerful yet composed, bringing dense mature fruit over ripe, finely textured tannins. Freshness keeps the sweetness balanced, while the fruit remains clear through a very long finish. Stand upright, decant carefully and serve with Stilton, walnuts or dark chocolate.
Quinta do Vale D. Maria 1997 Vintage Port
Cacao and dark chocolate lead a mature bouquet, joined by mint, dried herbs and a subtle savoury edge. Medium-bodied and balanced, the palate combines sweet fruit with round tannins and measured freshness. The finish is long, complex and gently bittersweet. Stand upright and decant carefully, then serve slightly cool with walnuts, blue cheese or dark chocolate.
Smith Woodhouse 1992 Vintage Port
Dark cherry, blackberry and dried fig mingle with toffee, cocoa, cedar and warm spice. Full-bodied and smooth, the palate is sweet and rounded, with ripe dark fruit held by integrated structure rather than heaviness. Liquorice and earthy notes carry through a gently warming finish. Decant carefully and serve with Stilton, walnuts or dark chocolate.
Quinta do Vesuvio Vintage Port 1990
Opaque and powerful, with blackberry, plum, ripe cherry and dark berry layered with dried leaf, cocoa and warm spice. The palate is broad yet balanced, combining concentrated fruit with integrated spirit, firm structure and a fresh line that keeps the sweetness composed. Long and resonant on the finish, it is excellent with blue cheese, dark chocolate or roasted nuts.