Wine
Wine
Fleury Cepages Blanc 2011/12 Extra Brut
Sparkling
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.
Agrapart NV Terroirs Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne
French Sparkling
Lemon, green apple and white flowers open with clarity, followed by a fine chalky note. The palate is taut and energetic, with precise bubbles and bright acidity carrying the citrus fruit into a long, saline finish. Pure and focused rather than austere, it is an elegant match for oysters, shellfish, gougères or simply prepared fish.
Agrapart NV 7 Crus Extra Brut Champagne
French Sparkling
Fresh and finely chiselled, with lime zest, green apple and lemon framed by chalk, white flowers and a subtle pastry note. The palate is silky and linear, its fine mousse carrying bright citrus and mineral tension into a clean, saline finish. Precise rather than showy, it is a natural match for oysters, shellfish, gougères or simply prepared fish.
Champagne Bauchet 2012 Saint-Nicaise Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru Magnum 1.5 L
French Sparkling
White flowers, lemongrass and white stone fruit open with a mature, quietly savoury edge. Fine, chiselled bubbles carry the palate, where freshness balances gentle notes of woodland and fresh mushroom. The texture is composed and persistent rather than showy, finishing clean and dry. Serve with roast poultry, mushroom dishes, scallops or aged Comté.
Voirin-Jumel NV Les Carelles Premier Cru Blanc de Noirs Champagne
French Sparkling
Yellow plum and ripe orchard fruit lead with a light chalky salinity. The palate is generous but lifted, with fine mousse, lively acidity and a gentle creamy texture. A subtle savoury grip brings definition to the fresh, lightly gourmand finish. Serve well chilled with roast poultry, mushroom tart or aged hard cheese.
Fleury Cuvée 30 Ans de Biodynamie Extra Brut Champagne
French Sparkling
Ripe orchard fruit and peach open with a gently oxidative, oak-shaped depth. The palate is full yet finely drawn, balancing mature fruit with chalky tension and a dry, energetic line. Extended lees ageing adds texture without blunting freshness, while the blend’s three varieties contribute breadth and lift. The finish is long, pure and savoury, leaving citrus, stone fruit and a quiet mineral impression.
Nathalie Falmet NV Le Val Cornet Brut Champagne
French Sparkling
Bruno Paillard 1996 Assemblage Champagne
French Sparkling
Ripe citrus peel, green apple and pear meet gingerbread, toasted brioche, candied fruit and a gentle nutty note. The palate is ample and softly textured, yet a firm mineral line and lively acidity preserve clarity. Fine bubbles carry citrus and orchard fruit through a long, clean finish. Serve with roast scallops, aged Comté or poultry.
Voirin-Jumel NV Rosé de Saignée Brut Champagne
French Sparkling
Deeply coloured and vinous, this rosé Champagne opens with strawberry, raspberry and redcurrant, followed by pink grapefruit, spice and a gentle floral lift. The palate is dry and energetic, with fine mousse, bright acidity and a lightly phenolic grip giving the generous fruit definition. Chalky freshness carries a complex, savoury finish. Serve with duck, charcuterie, tuna or mushroom dishes.
Louis Roederer 2015 Brut Nature Philippe Starck Champagne
French Sparkling
Yellow with light amber glints and exceptionally fine bubbles, opening on honeysuckle, broom, peach and roasted hazelnut. Citrus, spice and chestnut cream add depth to the ample, creamy palate. Saline freshness keeps the texture light and airy, while zesty bitterness, pepper and delicate oak linger through the poised finish.
La Rogerie NV La Grande Vie Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Champagne
French Sparkling
Deep, rich and elegant, this old-vine Blanc de Blancs balances generous Chardonnay texture with Avize's firm chalk backbone. Extended lees ageing brings measured breadth and quiet savoury complexity, while Extra Brut dosage keeps the palate dry and focused. Fine mineral tension carries the layered fruit through a clear, poised and persistent finish.
La Rogerie 2015 Héroïne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Champagne
French Sparkling
Pale gold with fine, persistent bubbles, opening on white peach, lemon curd, toasted brioche and white flowers. The palate is rounded and creamy, layering Golden Delicious apple, wet stone and chalk over excellent natural acidity. Salinity and soft umami shape the smooth, bone-dry finish, with gentle apple-skin bitterness adding definition.
A-F Gros 2018/19/20 Pommard 1Er Arvelets
Red
The Pommard 1er Cru Les Arvelets is Pinot Noir from a small plot. Hand harvested grapes are brought back to the cellar in less than 10 minutes. The vinification takes place in enamelled concrete vats and wooden vats. Cold maceration is carried out for approximately 3 to 5 days with a soft pump over. The wood for the oak barrels comes mainly from the forests of Chatillonais and Fontainebleau. This wine is aged on average 18 months, with 65% new barrels. Drink now through 2030.
Coquard 2019 Julienas ‘Jules Cesar’
French Red
A layered French red with crushed pomegranate, orange zest and red tea, lifted by a soft waft of vanilla. The palate is medium-bodied, with tight, fine-grained tannins giving shape to the aromatic fruit and a flavourful finish. Give it a little air, then serve with roast poultry, grilled pork, mushrooms or gently spiced charcuterie.
A-F Gros Pommard Les Arvelets Premier Cru 2019
Red
The Pommard 1er Cru Les Arvelets is Pinot Noir from a small plot. Hand harvested grapes are brought back to the cellar in less than 10 minutes. The vinification takes place in enamelled concrete vats and wooden vats. Cold maceration is carried out for approximately 3 to 5 days with a soft pump over. The wood for the oak barrels comes mainly from the forests of Chatillonais and Fontainebleau. This wine is aged on average 18 months, with 65% new barrels. Drink now through 2030.
Vilacetinho 2024 Grande Escolha V Verde
Portuguese White
A fresh Vinho Verde with citrus, peach and yellow plum, lifted by lemongrass and a clear mineral note. The palate layers stone fruit and restrained tropical tones over bright acidity, giving the wine both texture and drive. Clean and versatile on the finish, it is particularly good with oysters, goat’s cheese, grilled fish or gently spiced Thai dishes.
Clos Lapeyre 2018 Vitatge Vielh Jurançon Sec
French White
Ripe green fruit and citrus lead a concentrated, full-flavoured white, lightly touched with honey. The palate is rich and intense yet remains composed, with the two Manseng varieties bringing both weight and freshness. A powerful, expressive style for roast fish, creamy poultry dishes or firm mountain cheeses.
Lapeyre 2020 Jurancon Sec
French White
An aromatic dry white built around Gros Manseng, with dried apricot, peach, vanilla and a gentle floral note. Citrus and toast add lift and savoury detail on the palate, while the medium-bodied texture carries into a long, clean finish. Its balance of ripe fruit and freshness suits roast poultry, richer fish, creamy cheeses or lightly spiced dishes.
Domaine Rabasse Charavin 2016 Cuvée d’Estévenas Cairanne
French Red
A mature southern Rhône red with black cherry, dried plum and blackberry, layered with garrigue herbs, leather and peppery spice. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, with softened tannins and resolved dark fruit supported by earthy, dried-herb detail. Harmonious and settled through the finish, it is well suited to roast lamb, braised dishes or mushrooms.
Domaine Rabasse Charavin 2020 Laure Côtes du Rhône
French Red
A ripe Southern Rhône red with blackberry, black cherry and plum, framed by garrigue, pepper and licorice. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, with supple tannins, juicy dark fruit and fresh acidity keeping the wine warm but balanced. A savoury, lightly earthy finish makes it a natural partner for grilled lamb, roast vegetables or herb-seasoned sausages.
La Liquiere 2019 Nos Racines Faugeres
French Red
A concentrated old-vine Carignan with blackberry and blackcurrant at the centre. The palate combines depth with freshness, allowing the dark fruit to feel vivid while soft tannins keep the structure approachable. Striking but not heavy through the finish, it is a natural match for grilled lamb, sausages, roast peppers or other robust Mediterranean dishes.
Château Mouton Rothschild 2009 Pauillac
French Red
Opulent and seductive, with black currant, black cherry and plum surrounded by violet, cigar box, tobacco, liquorice, smoke and bitter chocolate. The palate is rich and satiny, its dark fruit controlled by fine-grained tannins, savoury mineral freshness and a long, pure finish. Still youthful, it benefits from three to four hours in a decanter before serving with veal or lamb.
Domaine Grosbois 2020 Gabare Chinon
French Red
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.
Domaine Grosbois 2020 Clos la Henry Bourgueil
French Red
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.
Smith Woodhouse Vintage Port 1980
Portuguese Fortified
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
Portuguese Fortified
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
Portuguese Fortified
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
Portuguese Fortified
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.