Wine
Wine
Trimbach 2001 Riesling Clos Sainte Hune
French White
Dry and concentrated, with ripe citrus, yellow orchard fruit and white flowers held by a clear mineral line. The palate is taut yet generous, carrying finely layered fruit through bright, measured acidity. Subtle honeyed and stony notes develop with air, while the finish remains exceptionally long, precise and composed, showing the depth of a mature Riesling without losing freshness.
Château Lafite Rothschild 1966 Pauillac
French Red
At full maturity, this is a restrained, old-school claret with dried rose, cedar, tobacco and cigar-box aromas over cassis and red cherry. The palate is medium-bodied and refined, with gentle earth, forest floor, leather and spice emerging as it opens. Stand the bottle upright, decant briefly for sediment and enjoy promptly with roast lamb or mushrooms.
Château La Fleur-Pétrus 1995 Pomerol
French Red
Deep and concentrated, with sweet kirsch and black raspberry rising over smoke and a stony mineral note. The palate is full-bodied and layered, combining ripe plum with firm tannins and a supple, polished texture. Leather and dark earth add savoury depth as the fruit opens. The finish is persistent and structured, returning to black raspberry, mineral and smoke with measured power.
Château Trotanoy 1995 Pomerol
French Red
Deeply coloured and still powerful, with raspberry and black cherry layered over earth and a clear licorice note. The palate is medium to full in body, combining dense dark fruit with firm, persistent tannins and a savoury mineral undertone. Its structure remains prominent, but the fruit carries enough concentration to keep the profile balanced. The finish is long, dry and authoritative, returning to cherry, earth and spice.
Château La Fleur-Pétrus 2008 Pomerol
French Red
Dark cherry and plum lead a generous but controlled profile, joined by black tea, earth, cedar and a discreet note of truffle. The palate is medium to full in body, with silky tannins and fresh acidity carrying the fruit without heaviness. Graphite and dark chocolate deepen the middle. The finish is long and harmonious, returning to plum, savoury earth and polished cedar.
Penfolds Grange 1984
Australian Red
Rich and mature, with blackcurrant, plum and dark berry layered with chocolate, caramel, mocha, cedar, menthol, smoke and tobacco. The medium-bodied palate is concentrated yet balanced, carrying supple tannins, sweet fruit and firm chocolate-toned structure through a long, warming finish. Decant for about one hour and serve with lamb, venison or slow-cooked beef.
Penfolds Grange 1990
Australian Red
Opulent yet precise, with blackberry, mulberry, plum and cassis layered with liquorice, espresso, dark chocolate, smoked meat, eucalyptus, cedar and leather. Full-bodied and concentrated, the palate combines ripe dark fruit with firm velvety tannins, freshness and excellent balance. The finish is long, spicy and complex; decant for two to three hours and serve with lamb, venison or beef.
Penfolds Grange 2001
Australian Red
Rich and still youthful, with blackberry, blackcurrant and cherry layered with dark chocolate, liquorice, vanilla, mint, sandalwood and dried fruit. Full-bodied and concentrated, the palate is fleshy yet controlled, with fine ripe tannins that turn gently chalky through a long, smooth finish. Decant for about three hours and serve with veal chops or lamb.
Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo 1992 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
Concentrated and firmly structured, with a mature profile that carries weight without losing composure. The palate shows breadth and gravity, while a clear sense of tension keeps the texture from feeling heavy. Richness is held in balance by freshness and measured sweetness. The finish is long, precise and persistent, emphasizing structure, balance and quiet authority over overt power.
Domaine Armand Rousseau 1994 Chambertin Grand Cru
French Red
Mature and remarkably balanced, with red fruit retaining freshness despite the vintage's leaner reputation. The palate avoids undue heaviness or tired fruit, showing a composed structure and firm, lightly green-edged tannins on the finish. It is drinking well now and may continue to hold. Stand upright, open carefully and serve with roast game or earthy mushroom dishes.
Domaines Bunan Le Vin De B 2023 Rouge
French Red
A smoky southern French red with dark cherry and a lightly wild, savoury edge. The palate opens gradually, moving from smoke into ripe fruit with a rounded, easygoing texture. Serve it with barbecue, smoked cheese, hearty soups or grilled sausages; a brief chill and a little air help its dark-fruited character show clearly.
Domaines Bunan 2024 Le B Blanc
French White
Château Sénéjac 2019 Haut-Médoc
French Red
Smoky blackberry and cassis lead, with pencil shavings, loamy earth and a light coffee note adding savoury detail. The palate is lively and medium to full-bodied, balancing juicy dark fruit with fine, steadily building tannins. Bright and charming rather than heavy, it closes on a saline, mouthwatering finish.
Château Fonréaud 2019 Listrac-Médoc
French Red
Château de la Chapelle 2022 Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux
French Red
Rated 95 points by Decanter, this focused Bordeaux red opens with blackcurrant and cassis, followed by subtle meat, pepper and savoury spice. The palate is rich and mouth-filling, but well-managed tannins keep its generous fruit composed and clearly defined. A firm, polished finish gives it useful length. Serve with roast beef, lamb or mushroom dishes.
Fattoria La Rivolta 2017 Terra di Rivolta Aglianico del Taburno Riserva
Italian Red
Château Féret-Lambert 2018 Bordeaux Supérieur 3 L
French Red
Blackcurrant, black cherry and plum open with measured notes of cedar, graphite and dried herbs. The palate is medium to full in weight, with ripe fruit held by fine tannins and a fresh, savoury line. Balanced rather than heavy, it finishes with dark fruit and gentle spice. Give it air before serving with roast beef or lamb.
Moulin Touchais 1955 Anjou
French Dessert
Translucent gold in color with hints of brown, a nose of smoky caramel with subtle truffle, and a palate of yellow apple with warm clove and Middle Eastern spices. The wine exhibits a rich sweetness balanced by its natural acidity, resulting in a long and complex finish.
Tasted in 2019 by Greg Sherwood MW, "Brine, tangerine peel, citrus, naartjie and pithy spicy herbal lift. Rich, sweet / sour tartness, bright, vibrant, deliciously juicy. Great salty opulence. Superb." - 96pts, Greg Sherwood
Clément Lavallée 2022 Bourgogne Aligoté Pariot
French White
Bright, zippy and mineral-driven, with a clean line of acidity and a restrained, lightly textured palate. Native-yeast fermentation in stainless steel and neutral barrels preserves freshness while adding quiet depth. The style is precise rather than showy, making it a natural partner for oysters, grilled prawns, white fish, fresh cheeses, roast chicken or a simple plate of buttered vegetables.
Clément Lavallée 2022 Chablis Les Ardillers
French White
An energetic Chablis from old-vine clay-limestone soils, with a taut mineral profile and measured weight. Ageing partly in seasoned barrels and partly in stainless steel on the lees gives the palate texture without obscuring its freshness. Vibrant and focused through the finish, it pairs naturally with oysters, grilled fish, roast chicken or creamy shellfish dishes.
Clément Lavallée 2022 Chablis 45°
French White
A focused Chablis with green apple, pear and citrus set against lightly salted butter and a chalky mineral note. The palate is richly textured but well balanced, with bright acidity carrying the orchard fruit through a long, precise finish. Its combination of depth and freshness is particularly good with oysters, roast fish, poultry or firm alpine cheese.
Vignobles Günther-Chéreau 2017 Monnières-Saint-Fiacre Muscadet
French White
A mature Muscadet with golden colour and a complex nose of baked apple, citrus, butter and stone. The palate is full and structured, its rounded texture balanced by a clear mineral line and steady acidity. Long and savoury on the finish, it is well suited to richer seafood, roast fish, poultry or dishes finished with brown butter.
Roagna 2018 Pira Barolo DOCG
Italian Red
Pale ruby in colour, with preserved strawberry, red cherry and currant framed by rose petal, lavender, dried herbs, tobacco and mint. The palate is bright and linear, combining vivid acidity with refined, closely woven tannins. Sandalwood, licorice and graphite add depth before an energetic, long and finely poised finish.
Tornatore 2023 Etna Bianco
Italian White
Carricante from Etna's northern slope gives this white a bright, mineral profile, with green apple, grapefruit, white peach and aromatic herbs. The palate is dry and lively, balancing juicy acidity with a saline finish and gentle lees texture. Serve chilled with shellfish, grilled fish, citrus-dressed vegetables or fresh cheeses.
Tornatore 2021 Etna Rosso
Italian Red
Pale ruby in the glass, this Etna Rosso layers sour cherry and small red berries with herbs, spice and a distinctly savoury mineral edge. Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio bring freshness and fine tannins, while time in large oak rounds the palate without obscuring the fruit. Serve with roast poultry, pork, mushrooms or tomato-based pasta.
Domaine Roland Lavantureux 2021 Chablis Grand Cru Bougros
French White
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.
Biondi-Santi 2020 Rosso di Montalcino
Italian Red
Wild red berries and fresh cherry lead, joined by rose, tangerine zest and a subtle herbal lift. Medium-bodied and finely drawn, the palate combines lively acidity with ripe, close-knit tannins and clear mineral tension. Red currant and saline notes lengthen the balanced finish, leaving a graceful, quietly structured impression.
Domaine Chavy-Chouet 2022 Meursault Les Grands Charrons
French White
Bright pale gold, with ripe lemon zest, white acacia, fresh hazelnut and a subtle flinty reduction. Concentrated white peach and citrus oil give the palate breadth, while crisp acidity keeps the texture focused. The finish is long, saline and chalky, balancing quiet richness with the precision and energy of fine white Burgundy.
Altesino Grappa di Brunello 500 mL
Italian Marc & Grappa
Fresh fruit and soft floral notes lead with a light touch of vanilla and oak. The palate is balanced and warming, carrying clear grape character through a rounded texture and restrained wood spice. Brief barrique ageing adds polish without masking the spirit’s youthful freshness. The finish is persistent and clean, leaving fruit, vanilla, gentle oak and a faintly sweet, savoury echo.