Wine
Gérard Raphet 2018 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.
Conti Costanti 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 750 mL
Wild red berries lead with chestnut, sweet earth, anise and a touch of orange. The palate is sculpted and stately, combining firm structure with vivid acidity and a gracious, controlled flow. Savoury and earthy details bring depth without obscuring the fruit. The finish is long and resonant, returning to red berries, spice and a refined mineral tension.
Mauro Sebaste 2016 Ghè Barolo Riserva DOCG
Intense ruby in the glass, with rose and violet opening onto spice, leather and tobacco. The palate is dry, powerful and persistent, supported by firm, well-judged tannins. Floral detail and savoury depth remain closely knit through a long, structured finish that shows both authority and measured restraint.
Cavallotto 2019 Barolo Bricco Boschis
Earthy and smoky at first, opening into dark cherry, blood orange and dried fruit. Firm acidity and tightly knit tannins give the palate a powerful, classical frame, while concentrated fruit carries through the middle and into a focused, persistent finish. Still youthful and structured, this will reward decanting or further cellar time. Serve with braised beef, game, truffle dishes or aged cheese.
Piero Busso Gallina 2020 Barbaresco 750 mL
Clear ruby in colour, with cranberry, pomegranate and rosewood forming a vivid, finely drawn bouquet. The palate is juicy and energetic, its red-berry fruit carried by fresh acidity and finely woven tannins. A light saline note adds precision as the wine expands across the tongue. The structure is firm but polished, allowing the fruit to remain clear. It finishes long and savoury, with red berries, mineral detail and measured grip.
Cavallotto 2010 Barolo Riserva Vignolo 750 mL
Rose and violet rise over ripe black cherry, crushed raspberry, dried herbs and a mineral edge. The palate is concentrated and finely layered, with firm yet velvety tannins carrying anise, liquorice, tobacco and savoury earth. Its structure is powerful but precise, gradually opening to balsamic herbs and warm spice. The finish is long and persistent, balancing depth with classical Nebbiolo lift.
Laurent Ponsot Bourgogne Blanc Cuvée du Perce-Neige Magnum
Hawthorn blossom, lemon and fresh pear lead into warmer notes of honeysuckle, brioche and toasted almond. The palate is fleshy yet lifted, with ripe orchard fruit balanced by a saline, finely drawn finish. Hints of marzipan and pineapple add breadth without making it heavy, while lively freshness keeps the texture poised. Serve slightly cool with roast fish, gougères, mushroom ravioli or vegetables baked with feta.
Laurent Ponsot 2017 Bourgogne Rouge Cuvée des Peupliers Magnum
Cherry, blackcurrant and blackberry open with pomegranate, peony and a gentle earthy edge. The palate is supple and finely textured, carrying pulpy red fruit through delicate tannins and bright freshness. A light savoury note appears with air, while the finish remains graceful, clean and quietly persistent. The larger format should benefit from time in a decanter; serve with roast chicken, duck, charcuterie or mushroom dishes.
Charles Heidsieck 2012 Brut Millésimé Champagne
Gold in the glass with a fine, persistent mousse. Candied citrus, baked apple and white flowers lead into toasted brioche, roasted hazelnut and a touch of clear honey. The palate is broad and creamy yet held taut by lemony acidity and mineral freshness. A long, saline finish brings almond, smoke and quiet spice.
Champagne Lancelot-Pienne NV Accord Majeur Extra Brut 1.5L (Magnum)
Ripe fruit and gentle spice lead, framed by a golden colour and sustained, delicate bubbles. The palate is full and balanced, with a creamy, generous core sharpened by freshness and tension. Spicy roasted notes emerge through the resonant finish, while four years of cellar ageing adds depth and harmony.
Bruno Paillard NV Rosé Première Cuvée Champagne
Copper-rose in colour, with fine bubbles and a vivid nose of redcurrant, sour cherry, wild strawberry and violet. A discreet lemon note brings lift. The palate is lively and chalky, capturing ripe red fruit without heaviness, then narrowing into a fresh, refined and gently saline finish. Excellent with sushi, cured ham or roast poultry.
Agrapart NV Complantée Extra Brut Champagne
White blossom and lemon zest lead, with fresh chalk and a light hazelnut note adding depth. The palate is taut and precise, its fine, persistent bubbles balanced by a gently silky texture. Mineral and distinctly saline through the long finish, it pairs naturally with gravlax, cheese gougères, morel mushrooms or delicate roast poultry.
Domaine Louis Lequin et Fils 2018 Pommard Les Noizons 750 mL
Wilted violet, orange peel, red plum, raspberry, kirsch and dark forest berries rise over cedar, chocolate, scorched earth, licorice and vanilla. The palate is smooth and buoyant, its vibrant juiciness set against Pommard's rustic, savoury depth and gentle oak spice. Silky tannins keep the structure polished. The finish is long and harmonious, trailing black pepper, licorice and fine red fruit.
Giovanni Rosso 2016 Ester Canale Rosso Langhe Nebbiolo 750 mL
Red cherry and wild berries lead into dried rose, violet and a measured note of sweet spice. The palate is medium-bodied and finely structured, with bright acidity carrying the fruit through firm but balanced tannins. Tobacco, earth and a touch of white pepper add savoury depth, while the finish stays composed and persistent, returning to cherry, floral detail and gentle mineral tension.
La Croix de Beaucaillou 2010 Saint-Julien 750 mL
Dark cherry, boysenberry and cassis open with crushed violet, dark plum and a touch of date. The palate is rich and generous, with cigar box, pencil lead, iron and warm spice adding classical Left Bank detail. Firm, integrated tannins give the wine shape, while fresh acidity keeps the finish precise and persistent. Decant before serving with roast lamb, beef tenderloin, duck or mature cheese.
Adrien Renoir 2018 Les Vignes Goisses Extra Brut Champagne
White flowers and ripe citrus open with clarity, followed by orchard fruit and a fine chalky lift. The palate is elegant yet quietly concentrated, its persistent mousse carrying bright acidity and mineral tension through a long, precise finish. The balance is dry and composed, making this a refined match for oysters, scallops, roast poultry or aged hard cheese.
Signorello Estate 2014 Hope’s Cuvée Chardonnay Napa Valley
An expressive nose of honeysuckle, orange blossom, hazelnut and butterscotch opens into a full, richly textured palate. Pear and apricot sit beside toasted nuts, resin and a measured touch of vanilla, while mineral detail adds shape. Broad but composed, the Chardonnay carries its weight with clarity through a lingering, gently savoury finish.
Ashes & Diamonds 2016 Mountain Peak Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Atlas Peak
Dark cherry and cassis open with fresh herbs, delicate florals, graphite and crushed stone. The palate is medium-bodied and silky, combining high-elevation concentration with precise structure and bright acidity. Savoury dried sage and a subtle cocoa note deepen the fruit, while fine balance and mineral freshness carry the wine into a refined, persistent finish.
Bruno Paillard 2009 Assemblage Champagne
Candied citrus, kiwi and fresh lemon lead a bright, focused bouquet, with white fruit, ginger and a gentle brioche note adding depth. Low dosage keeps the palate taut and precise, while fine bubbles and a chalky mineral line carry the flavours cleanly. Serve well chilled with oysters, sashimi or gougères.
Roland Lavantureux 2021 Chablis Grand Cru Bougros
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.