Wine
Sichel 2022 Margaux
Maison Sichel’s Margaux is an accessible grand vin that showcases the finesse and perfume of the Margaux appellation. In the glass it presents a deep ruby hue and a fragrant bouquet of blackcurrant and ripe plum intertwined with spicy notes and vanilla from fine oak.
The palate is concentrated yet elegant – generous dark fruit flavors (cassis, blackberry) are carried by high-quality, silky tannins, giving a plush, polished mouthfeel. Hints of violet florals, cedar, and subtle toast add complexity. The finish is persistent and refined, reflecting Margaux’s hallmark balance of richness and elegance.
Overall, Sichel Margaux offers a sleek, expressive profile with ample Margaux charm – an inviting aromatic nose, soft and rounded palate, and an enduring, graceful finish.
Lassegue 2018 Saint Emilion
Château Lassègue exemplifies Saint-Émilion at its most opulent. This modern Right Bank wine, crafted from a Merlot-Cabernet Franc blend, bursts with sumptuous dark fruit – think ripe black cherry, plum, and blackberry – wrapped in lavish oak spice and floral perfume.
The house style is rich and velvety, boasting dense, sun-drenched fruit flavors and a plush tannin structure. Notes of violet, baking spice, and vanilla often weave through the ripe fruit. Despite its concentration, Lassègue remains balanced, with refined tannins and a long, mouth-filling finish, making it a luxuriously textured Saint-Émilion that captivates with its sheer generosity and charm
Latour 1974
Chateau Latour embodies power, structure, and regal depth. In its youth Latour is dense and brooding – a full-bodied, firmly tannic claret brimming with blackcurrant, graphite, and cigar-box notes. With age, it unveils a more refined side: the pure cassis fruit gains velvet and truffle nuances as the formidable tannins soften.
Latour is concentrated and aristocratic, often described as a “fist in a velvet glove,” combining massive structure with beautiful purity and length. It demands patience, but a mature Latour rewards with layers of cassis, earth, spice, and tobacco in an exceptionally long, powerful finish
Mouton Rothschild 1952
Perhaps the most flamboyant of Bordeaux’s First Growths. It offers an opulent, exotic personality – expect rich creme de cassis fruit laced with Asian spice and cedar, wrapped in a plush, velvety texture. Mouton is powerful and concentrated yet remarkably polished, delivering incredible depth, length and purity on the palate.
Its complex flavors of blackcurrant, roasted coffee, and sweet spice can evolve for decades, making it not only one of Pauillac’s finest, but one of the world’s great wines
Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve
Bauchet Signature Brut N/V 375Ml
Expect inviting aromas of orchard apple, lemon zest, and white peach, layered with light brioche and a hint of acacia honey. The palate is fresh and approachable, balancing crisp citrus and green apple with a soft, rounded mousse and a touch of almond on the mid-palate. Clean and easygoing on the finish, with a gentle mineral note and just enough lift to keep it refreshing.
Fleury Cepages Blanc 2011/12 Extra Brut
Lifted aromas of citrus peel, white flowers, green apple, and crushed chalk, with a delicate hint of toasted almond from time on lees. The palate is taut and mineral-driven, its Extra Brut dosage sharpening the focus. Bright acidity cuts through notes of lemon, pear, and subtle brioche. Linear and precise through the finish, leaving a clean, saline impression with notable persistence.
