Wine
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.
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.
The Standish Wine Company 2018 The Relic Shiraz Viognier 750 mL
Ripe blueberry and blackberry meet apricot, white flowers, vanilla bean and warm spice. The palate is full-bodied and lush, yet the fruit remains controlled by freshness and a fine savoury edge. Silky, silty tannins build in layers around a juicy core, with a subtle grilled-meat note adding depth. The finish is long, perfumed and persistent, balancing richness with precision rather than excess.
Champagne Gardet 2012 Millésime Extra Brut Magnum
Remoissenet Pere & Fils 2019 Chassagne-Montrachet
Vanilla, light oak and cream frame ripe pineapple, stone fruit and white peach. The palate is broad and polished, then tightened by bright acidity that keeps the richness in check. A long finish brings caramel and vanilla back into focus without losing freshness. Give it a little air and serve with roast poultry, lobster, creamy seafood or firm alpine cheeses.
Remoissenet Pere & Fils 2016 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Poissenot
Open and inviting on the nose, with a clear sense of depth and a direct, focused profile. The palate is concentrated and beautifully textured, building dimension without excess weight. Its layers unfold steadily across the mouth, remaining composed and precise as the flavours gather momentum, then carry into a long, persistent finish.
Jean-Claude Ramonet 2019 Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge
Vibrant red cherry and wild strawberry lead, with subtle earth and sweet spice adding quiet depth. The palate is pure and focused, shaped by silky tannins and a fine mineral line rather than weight. Freshness carries the fruit into a polished, lingering finish. Serve with roast duck, mushroom dishes or herb-roasted poultry.
Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils Cuvée de Mon Aïeul 2012 Châteauneuf-du-Pape 750 mL
Lush red fruit and bramble open with black pepper, garrigue and warm spice. With air, plum, black cherry, leather and sandalwood broaden the aromatic profile. The palate is full-bodied and velvety, with integrated tannins and enough acidity to keep the ripe fruit measured. Liquorice and roasted herbs add savoury depth, while a saline edge brings focus. The finish is long and layered, carrying cherry, spice and Provençal herbs.
Méo-Camuzet Frère et Sœurs 2022 Fixin Pinot Noir 750 mL
Bright cherry, redcurrant and crushed strawberry open with violet, herbal tea and a subtle wild note. The palate is medium-bodied, supple and silky, with crunchy red fruit carried by vibrant acidity. Fine minerality sharpens the centre, while slightly rustic, astringent tannins give the wine a compact, serious frame. The finish is detailed and lightly austere, ending on red fruit and pleasing salinity.
Domaine du Closel 2018 Clos du Papillon Savennières Magnum 1.5 L
Baked quince and dried apricot open into crushed almond, beeswax and a subtle flinty edge. The palate is concentrated and textural, with orchard fruit and a savoury marzipan note balanced by firm, rocky acidity. A fine bitterness adds definition rather than weight, carrying herbal and mineral detail through a long, dry finish. Decanting will help the layered character settle into focus.
Lopez De Heredia 2010 Vina Tondonia Mg
A classic mature Rioja with dried cherry, orange peel and red plum, layered with cedar, tobacco, vanilla and sweet spice. The palate is refined and graceful, with silky, resolved tannins and bright acidity giving the evolved fruit freshness. Subtle oxidative and savoury notes carry through the long finish. Decant gently and serve with lamb, mushrooms or aged cheese.
Remoissenet 2020 Puligny-Montrachet
White flowers, fresh herbs and crushed stone frame lemon rind and ripe white fruit. Silky in texture but held by bright acidity, the palate combines measured richness with a cool mineral line. The finish is clean, persistent and quietly savoury. Serve with sole, scallops, roast chicken or vegetables in a light cream sauce.
Laurent Ponsot 2022 Meursault Cuvée du Pandoréa 750 mL
Lemon zest and white blossom open with toasted almond, hazelnut and a measured buttery richness. The palate is full and silky, balancing ripe citrus and gentle honeyed notes with a clear line of freshness. Flint and light toast add definition through the middle, while a savoury mineral edge keeps the finish long and composed. Serve slightly cool in a generous glass with lobster, roast chicken, turbot or creamy mushroom dishes.
Champagne Chavost NV Blanc d’Assemblage Brut Nature Magnum 1.5 L
Bright golden in colour, with a fine, persistent mousse. Crunchy green apple and citrus zest lead the nose, followed by pastry and lightly toasted bread. The palate is fresh and direct but carries real vinous depth, its bright acidity balanced by a supple, structured feel. Chalk and salinity sharpen the finish, leaving citrus, orchard fruit and a restrained savoury note in a clean, energetic close.
Vouette & Sorbée 2009 Extrait Brut Nature Champagne 750 mL
Candied orange peel and red fruit open with brioche and crushed herbs. The palate is energetic and firmly structured, with a rich texture shaped by bright acidity and clear mineral tension. Savoury and autolytic detail bring depth without softening the wine's drive. The finish is persistent and dry, returning to citrus, red fruit, herbs and stony freshness.
Delamotte 2018 Blanc de Blancs Champagne 750 mL
Fine, persistent bubbles rise through a pale white-gold colour. Williams pear and citrus lead the nose, opening with air toward hawthorn, fresh hazelnut and gentle sweet spice. The palate begins clean and chalky, with a touch of lemon before expanding into vineyard peach and summer fruit. Roasted hazelnut adds crisp depth, while a smooth, generous texture carries the exceptionally long, poised finish.
Inama 2003 Oracolo Veneto Rosso IGT
Deep and nearly opaque in colour, with an explosive nose of black fruit, cherry, exotic spice and vanilla. The palate is powerful and concentrated, balancing firm but fine tannins with focused acidity. Rich fruit and savoury spice build through a polished finish, suggesting both depth and substantial ageing potential.