Wine
Wine
Dufaitre 2020 Brouilly
Bright cranberry and red cherry set a lively tone, joined by bruised strawberry, dried herbs, cedar and a subtle savoury note. The palate stays light on its feet, with fresh acidity and medium tannins carrying the red fruit into an earthy, characterful finish. Serve lightly cool with roast chicken, charcuterie, grilled pork or mushroom dishes.
Jean Foillard 2023 Morgon
A vivid Morgon shaped by granitic slopes, with wild cherry, raspberry and violet over a stony, savoury edge. Supple texture and a fresh finish keep the wine energetic.
A-F Gros 2016 Echezeaux Grand Cru Mg
Floral aromas of lavender and violet meet red cherry, spiced plum and a discreet toastiness. The palate is medium-bodied yet concentrated, with ripe strawberry, darker berry fruit and a gentle earthy undertone. Silky texture and balanced acidity carry into a powerful, clean finish framed by refined, moderately firm tannins.
Remoissenet Pere et Fils 1967 Chambolle-Musigny
Delicate dried flowers and red fruit lead into a complex mature profile of cranberry, cherry, plum, thyme, mushroom and leather. The palate remains surprisingly full yet balanced, with fresh acidity and fine dusty tannins giving shape without hardness. Rose petal and savoury earth linger through a measured finish. Bottle variation is expected; stand upright before opening and decant gently only if needed.
Remoissenet Pere & Fils 1967 Gevrey-Chambertin
Earthy and silk-textured, with mature fruit carried by elevated acidity and a lively, sappy line. The palate is leaner than a youthful bottle but remains clear, energetic and savoury, with its fine texture giving the wine quiet elegance. Bottle variation is expected at this age; stand upright before opening and decant gently only if needed, then serve with roast poultry or mushrooms.
Grosse Pierre 2023 Chiroubles
Blackberry and black pepper open with tilled earth and fine green herbs, giving this light-bodied red a savoury edge. Juicy fruit carries the palate, and the finish is fresh and neatly shaped rather than heavy. A little air helps it settle into place. Serve lightly cool with pork chops, ham, roast chicken or lentil dishes.
Gérard Raphet 2019 Chambolle-Musigny
Ripe red cherry, raspberry and wild strawberry open the nose, joined by rose petal, subtle spice and a light forest-floor note. The palate is supple and finely textured, with fresh acidity and delicate, polished tannins keeping the generous fruit poised. Silky and expressive, it finishes smooth and refined. Pair with duck, roast chicken, mushrooms or herb-roasted pork.
Domaine Parent 2018 Pommard
Ruby-toned and well structured, with red berries, flowers and spice forming the core of a composed, aromatic profile. The palate balances ripe fruit with firm tannins and a measured oak note, while earthy and mushroom nuances add savoury depth. Dry and focused through the finish, it suits roast poultry, duck, veal, game or mushroom dishes.
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.
Domaine Parent 2015 Pommard 1er Cru Les Chanlins
Open and deep on the nose, with attractive sweet fruit and a measured touch of toffee-toned oak. The palate is lithe and nicely weighted, building layered fruit and oak complexity over a fine, persistent frame. Fresher notes gather through the finish, suggesting a composed, structured red that continues to gain interest with air.
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 Grèves
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.
Real Companhia Velha NV Oiro da Cepa Port
Liquorice and raisin lead with burnt caramel, honey and a subtle lemongrass lift. The palate is full-bodied and mature, balancing generous sweetness with firm structure and impressive depth. Almond, dark fruit and a polished savoury note carry through the long, warming, layered and complex finish.
Rozès 2005 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.
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.










