2021
Vietti 2021 Perbacco Langhe Nebbiolo 3 L
Ripe red fruit opens with mint, sweet spice and a lightly floral note. The palate is robust and generous in its youth, yet shaped by rounded, elegant tannins and enough freshness to keep the fruit clear. Savoury earth and dried herbs emerge through the middle. The finish is long and refined, leaving red cherry, spice and a composed mineral persistence.
Ornellaia 2021 Bolgheri Superiore 750 mL
Mediterranean herbs, cypress berries and blackberry open a rich, expressive nose. The palate is concentrated yet precise, with dark fruit and dense, finely woven tannins balanced by aromatic freshness. Blackcurrant, violet and a light mineral note add lift, while tobacco and wild herbs bring savoury depth. Generous without feeling heavy, it closes with polished texture, vibrant energy and an enduring finish.
Oddero Monvigliero 2021 Barolo 750 mL
Translucent ruby in colour, with bright red berries, mint and white pepper leading an unusually graceful profile. Lilac, iris and cherry blossom bring floral lift, while a blood-orange note adds freshness and definition. The palate is silky and vibrant, with fine tannins carrying the fruit toward gentle spice and earth. Precise rather than heavy, it finishes long, perfumed and composed.
Jean-Philippe Fichet 2021 Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Chardonnay 750 mL
Pear and citrus open with acacia, lilac and rose petal, followed by a quiet note of fennel. The palate is generous yet energetic, with a finely textured centre and a clear, punchy line of freshness. Floral detail remains lifted as the fruit gains depth. The finish is precise and youthful, carrying citrus, pear and gentle savoury nuance with composed austerity and notable length.
Domaine Marcel Lapierre 2021 Morgon 3 L
Dried cherry, licorice and savoury spice emerge with a pronounced flinty note. Cool and sleek on the palate, the wine carries impressive concentration without losing its light-footed Beaujolais character. Fine acidity keeps the fruit precise while stony mineral detail tightens the frame. The finish is long, structured and harmonious, lingering on dried red fruit, spice and crushed stone.
Domaine Bachey-Legros Les Petits Clos Vieilles Vignes 2021 Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Morgeot Blanc 750 mL
White flowers lead a refined nose, with fine spice and a restrained vanilla note adding depth. The palate has breadth and substance, yet remains energetic and straight, with fresh acidity keeping the texture controlled. Orchard fruit sits at the centre, framed by gentle oak rather than covered by it. The finish is long and composed, moving through toasted hazelnut toward a clear mineral accent.
Clos de la Roilette 2021 Fleurie 3 L
Spiced plum, red cherry and orange peel rise with petals and a quiet earthy note. The palate is medium-bodied, supple and smooth, carrying fleshy fruit on fine structure rather than weight. Fresh acidity keeps the finish bright and expressive. The large format suits a gathering; serve lightly cool with roast chicken, charcuterie, grilled sausages or mushroom dishes.
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.
Domaine A.F. Gros 2021 Vosne-Romanée Les Chalandins
A distinctive floral perfume leads into a direct, finely shaped palate. Silky texture gives the red fruit a graceful flow, while a subtle extra depth develops through the middle. The finish is notably long and detailed, with a flicker of complexity that keeps the wine lively rather than heavy. Elegant now, with the poise to reward careful cellaring.
Louis Jadot 2021 Puligny-Montrachet
Exotic flowers and citrus open a supple, softly textured white. Subtle acidity brings energy through the middle, while partial malolactic fermentation and measured barrel ageing add breadth without dulling the lively character. Polished and composed through the finish, it suits grilled fish, scallops or lobster with butter sauce.
Roland Lavantureux 2021 Chablis Grand Cru Bougros
Pale in colour, with a rich, expressive nose showing citrus, gentle oak and a firm mineral undertone. The palate is concentrated and muscular without losing precision, building from bright citrus into a broader wave of fruit. A surge of energy through the second half drives the exceptionally long, focused finish.
Domaine du Coulet 2021 Cornas Ogre 750 mL
Sourced from a particularly mineral parcel at Le Serre, the wine is entirely Syrah, grown at 350 metres on heavily degraded granite. Vinification and eighteen months of ageing take place in ovoid and diamond-shaped concrete vessels. The documented profile is highly spiced, tart-fruited and smoky, with granitic aromatics, very fine tannins and an exceptionally fresh finish.
Domaine du Pégau 2021 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée 750 mL
Licorice, tar and a stony note frame the documented profile, with leather, violet, cherry and strawberry adding aromatic detail. The palate carries meaty depth, healthy tannins and a firm, silky texture. A long, complete and slightly tannic finish follows. The blend is led by Grenache with Syrah and Mourvèdre, fermented without destemming and raised in large old foudres.
Giuseppe Cortese 2021 Barbaresco Rabajà 750 mL
Raspberry, cherry and plum lead a lifted, complex nose, joined by wilted rose, tea and a touch of undergrowth. The palate is juicy and finely structured, with tightly woven tannins giving the red fruit definition and length. Savoury earth and dried herbs build through the middle, while the finish remains firm, fresh and persistent. Decant before serving with braised beef, roast lamb, porcini or aged hard cheese.
Daumas Gassac 2021 Mas Languedoc
Domaine Joseph Voillot 2021 Volnay Vieilles Vignes Pinot Noir 750 mL
Red cherry and raspberry open with delicate florals and a quiet earthy note. The palate is elegant and finely textured, with old-vine concentration balanced by lively freshness and supple tannins. The fruit remains clear and measured rather than heavy, while subtle spice brings detail through the middle. The finish is persistent and graceful, returning to red berries, florals and gentle savoury complexity.
Envínate 2021 Lousas Parcela Camiño Novo Ribeira Sacra
Rose petals and wild herbs open the nose, followed by dark bramble fruit, ripe stems and an earthy mix of woodland berries, wet leaves and porcini. The palate is juicy, rounded and beautifully balanced, with tangy acidity lifting peppery fruit. Elegant yet powerful, it stays energetic and nuanced through a long, complex and quietly mineral finish.
Glantenay 2021 Volnay
A delicate Volnay with bright ruby colour and aromas of violet, redcurrant and cherry. The palate is concentrated yet nuanced, allowing the fruit and floral character to stay clear while subtle savoury complexity begins to emerge. With time it can develop notes of spice, game and cooked plum; serve with duck, roast poultry, mushrooms or salmon.
Billaud-Simon 2021 Chablis Premier Cru Vaillons
White peach and delicate white flowers form a focused, finely drawn nose. The palate is vibrant and energetic, with bright citrus acidity and a cool mineral line giving the fruit clarity. Leaner than opulent, it gains measured texture through the middle and closes with a brisk, precise finish that suits oysters, grilled fish or simply prepared shellfish.
Martin Woods 2021 Koosah Vineyard Chardonnay 750 mL
Yellow pear and honeyed apple open with white grapefruit, honeysuckle and a cool sea-breeze freshness. The palate is vivid and finely drawn, layering tangerine, lime zest and green apple over a stony mineral core. Cedary herbs and a light celery-seed savouriness bring detail through the middle. Juicy acidity keeps the texture bright and focused, leading to a long, clean finish with lingering citrus and orchard fruit.