Wine
Grosbois Gabare 2020 Chinon
A generous Chinon with ripe strawberry and raspberry fruit, a dusting of cocoa and a subtle leafy note. The palate is soft and succulent, with fine tannins and fresh acidity giving the wine an easy, harmonious shape. Serve it lightly cool with pâté, charcuterie, grilled pork or lentil dishes, where its bright fruit and savoury edge can work together.
Grosbois Clos La Henry 2020 Bourgueil
A smooth Loire Cabernet Franc with raspberry, graphite, green pepper and violet. The palate is refreshing and supple, with the red fruit and floral notes carried by a clean, understated structure. Made with minimal intervention, it finishes savoury and composed rather than heavy. Serve it with pâté, terrines, roast poultry, mushrooms or lightly grilled pork.
Hospitien 2019 Riesling Trocken
Lime, green apple and lemon lead a zesty dry Riesling profile, with a light petrol note and slate-like minerality adding classic Mosel character. Moderate acidity keeps the palate precise and composed, carrying subtle stone fruit into a straightforward, clean finish. Serve with shellfish, schnitzel or lightly spiced vegetable dishes.
Smith Woodhouse Vintage Port 1980
Ruby with a mature brick rim, showing red and dark berries, anise, dried cherry and a quiet earthy spice. The palate is leaner and more savoury than opulent, with mellow sweetness, resolved tannins and a clean line of acidity leading to a cherry-stone finish. Graceful and ready to drink, it suits Stilton, aged cheddar or toasted almonds.
Graham’s Vintage Port 1985
Deep at the core with a fine tawny rim, offering ripe plum, dark berries, fig and baking spice over a subtle nutty undertone. Full-bodied and concentrated, the palate is remarkably soft, with integrated spirit, mellow tannins and enough freshness to hold the sweetness in balance. Persistent and composed on the finish, it pairs naturally with Stilton or walnut tart.
Fonseca 1985 Vintage Port
Blackberry, blackcurrant and raisin lead an inky, concentrated bouquet, with dark chocolate and a gentle savoury note adding depth. Full-bodied and round, the palate carries abundant fruit over thick, well-integrated tannins. A firm backbone keeps the sweetness composed, while the finish is long and velvety. Decant carefully and serve with Stilton or dark chocolate.
Fonseca Vintage Port 1970
Mature and beautifully poised, with dried plum, caramel and orange peel layered with exotic spice, cocoa and warm red fruit. The palate is sweet but finely tensioned, combining generous fruit with fresh acidity, settled tannins and a gently warming spirit. Long, balanced and savoury on the finish, it is ideal with Stilton, dark chocolate or toasted walnuts.
Billaud-Simon 2020 Chablis Grand Cru Les Preuses
Light gold with subtle golden reflections, opening on mineral, creamy and floral notes with touches of honey, dried fruit and sea spray. The palate is direct and powerful, yet finely honed, with concentrated citrus held in balance by fresh acidity and a precise mineral line. The finish is pure, persistent and gently saline. Serve with oysters, roast halibut, crab or young Comté.
Billaud-Simon 2020/21 Tete D’Or
A refined, deeply expressive Chablis cuvée showing layered aromas of lemon oil, ripe green apple, and white peach interwoven with crushed oyster shell, flint, and subtle floral lift. The palate is concentrated yet precise, with driving acidity and a creamy, chalk-etched texture that balances its richer core of citrus and orchard fruit. Long and linear on the finish, delivering persistent saline minerality and smoky stone depth that reflect both the intensity and finesse of top-tier Billaud-Simon fruit selection.
Château Lafite Rothschild 2001 Pauillac
Cassis, blackberry and red fruit sit at the centre of an increasingly mature bouquet, framed by cedar chest, tobacco, stone and forest floor. Supple and medium-bodied, the palate is polished and fresh, with refined tannins and a silky, composed texture. Decant for about two hours to encourage the secondary notes, then serve with roast veal, duck or mushroom dishes.
Remoissenet 2015 Meursault 1er Cru Blagny
Rich and layered, with ripe pear, baked apple and lemon curd opening into hazelnut, toasted brioche and a subtle floral lift. The palate is concentrated and creamy yet held in line by bright acidity and a firm mineral core. Citrus oil, almond and chalky tension shape the long, powerful finish. Serve with roast turbot, scallops, poultry in cream sauce or aged Comté.
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.
Sainte Anne 2020 Notre-Dame Cellett Cdrv
A structured southern Rhône red with warm spice, subtle leather, cumin and dark blackberry. The palate is rich and ample, combining concentrated fruit with firm tannins and enough freshness to maintain balance. Dense but polished through the savoury finish, it should benefit from air and works well with roast lamb, braised beef, grilled sausages or herb-led dishes.
Sainte Anne 2022 Cotes Du Rhone Villages
In a hidden gem of the Cotes-du-Rhone Villages, Saint-Gervais, winemaker Guy Steinmaier channels his Burgundy roots into this classic, Grenache-forward Rhône blend. Set just northwest of Tavel and Lirac, Saint-Gervais sits along the same latitude as renowned Gigondas, yielding a wine brimming with concentrated currant, plum, and red raspberry preserves, complemented by white pepper and subtle mineral and earthy tones.
This vibrant, traditional expression pairs beautifully with slow-cooked lamb stew with apricots and warm spices or a spiced lentil and roasted red pepper curry with coconut milk and cumin.
Domaine Sainte-Anne 2024 Cotes du Rhone Blanc
Honeysuckle and stone fruit lead a clean, elegant nose, with white peach and a cool menthol note adding lift. The palate balances rounded fruit with aniseed freshness and a fine, mouthwatering bitterness, staying energetic through the finish. Serve with grilled fish, roast chicken, creamy vegetable dishes or mild cheeses; the harmonious white Rhone blend is generous without feeling heavy.
Catena 2022 Chardonnay
A high-altitude Chardonnay layered with citrus, peach and stone fruit, lifted by floral notes, mineral definition and bright acidity. Fermentation and maturation in French oak add breadth and a gently polished texture without overwhelming the fruit. Concentrated yet naturally balanced, it works beautifully with roast poultry, creamy seafood or firm cheeses.
Sohler Philippe 2018 Riesling Muenchberg
Dry and composed, this Riesling brings gentle smokiness and toast to a palate shaped by restrained fruit and defined minerality. The texture is focused rather than austere, with savoury detail carrying through a long, complex finish. Serve with smoked trout, roast poultry or mushrooms in a light cream sauce.
Sohler Philippe 2020 Riesling GC Heissen
Lemon and star anise lead this lively Riesling, with a clear mineral line adding shape and complexity. The palate feels bright and quietly playful rather than showy, finishing clean and precise. Its freshness makes it an easy table wine; serve with shellfish, roast chicken or lightly spiced vegetable dishes.
Sohler Philippe 2019 Sylvaner Zellberg
Floral notes of acacia lead, followed by bitter almond and a light saline edge. The palate has ample raciness and freshness, carrying its subtle savoury character with clarity and lift. A measured touch of bitterness shapes the finish and adds length. Serve with asparagus, river fish or lightly dressed vegetable dishes.
Sohler Philippe 2020 Gewurztraminer
Lychee leads an aromatic, fruit-forward profile, with gentle sweetness giving the palate a rounded, inviting feel. The texture remains delicate and quietly fresh, carrying the wine with ease through a long, expressive finish. Serve lightly chilled with aromatic curries, roast pork or soft, washed-rind cheese.