Wine
Domaine Villalin 2018 Intemporel Genouillet
Garnet in colour, with a lightly toasted opening that gives way to wild strawberry and warm, smoky nuance. The palate is fairly dense yet well balanced by fresh acidity, keeping the wine lifted and composed. Spice gathers through the finish alongside notes of hay and white pepper, adding savoury length and character.
Les Vignes d’Adelie 2023 Vire-Clesse
An intense nose brings roasted almond, mocha and gently toasted notes. The palate is powerful and fleshy, with mirabelle plum and candied-grape richness carried by ample texture. Roasted nuances return through the mid-palate, while the wine's weight and concentration settle into a long, broad and generous finish.
Les Vignes d’Adélie 2023 Chardonnay
Green and yellow apple open with clean definition, joined by grapefruit and a gentle honeyed note. The palate stays bright and fruit-led, with measured weight and enough softness to keep the citrus in balance. A neat, easy finish follows. Serve chilled with vegetable dishes, light pasta or cured meats.
Claude Lafond 2023 Preambule Pinot Gris Rose
Vivid and aromatic, with a clean burst of fresh fruit and a bright, easy lift. The palate is lively and direct, keeping its fruit clear and refreshing rather than sweet or heavy. A polished, understated rosé with enough energy for the aperitif table and enough presence for grilled fish, summer salads, fresh cheeses or lightly seasoned vegetables.
Dupre 2024 Bourgogne Blanc Les 7 Pieces
La Farandole des Deesses Rouge
An easy-drinking red from Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert, with a fruit-forward profile and clear aromatic lift. Direct and approachable in style, it places generous fruit and immediate pleasure at the centre. The open, uncomplicated character makes it a versatile choice for relaxed meals, simple grilled dishes or casual gatherings.
Clos Des Nines 2023 Pulp White
Bright and thirst-quenching, with fresh grapefruit, citrus zest, white peach and a light floral lift. The palate is smooth and fruit-forward, balancing juicy stone fruit with lively acidity and a clean mineral edge. Energetic and easygoing, it finishes crisp, lightly savoury and distinctly refreshing, with a gentle saline note that invites another glass.
Cordero di Montezemolo 2024 Fuoricasa Langhe Pelaverga
White pepper, violet and fresh strawberry lift from the glass, joined by juicy red berries and delicate spice. The palate is light-bodied, bright and supple, with crisp acidity and gentle tannins shaping its silky texture. Fresh, aromatic and quietly persistent, it can be served slightly cool with charcuterie, roast poultry or mushroom dishes.
Oremus 1975 Tokaji Eszencia
Black tea and plum preserve lead the nose, joined by toasted almond and a smoky, briny edge. Exceptionally dense and oily in texture, the palate stays unexpectedly bright, with citrus lifting honeyed plum. Dried fruit, nuts and mineral tones build through a remarkably complex finish that feels poised rather than simply sweet.
Jacques Prieur 1996 Musigny Grand Cru
Warm, inviting and complex on the nose, with ripe raspberry, strawberry and blackberry layered over violet, spice and earthy mineral tones. The palate is rich and concentrated yet finely balanced, with sweet fruit, fresh acidity and polished tannins. Silky texture and graceful tension carry subtle oak and savoury detail into an elegant, persistent finish.
Joseph Drouhin 2006 Musigny Grand Cru
Musky floral aromas of magnolia and exotic orchid mingle with kirsch, dark cherry, plum, brown spice and a cool mineral edge. Rich and concentrated on the palate, the wine remains finely textured, with bright acidity and polished, fine-grained tannins. Savoury depth and chalky precision drive the long, resonant finish.
Louis Jadot 2009 Musigny Grand Cru
Rose petal, sweet red berries, plum and subtle spice rise over a restrained wet-stone note. The palate feels weightless yet intense, with concentrated fruit held by fine tannins and lively freshness. Richness builds without heaviness, while precise mineral detail and a supple texture carry the wine into a long, graceful finish.
Domaine Laroche 1999 Chablis Grand Cru Les Blanchots
Ripe tropical fruit opens the nose, joined by toasted oak and a bright citrus edge. The palate is full-bodied and concentrated, with sweet, pure fruit carried by a silky, velvety texture. Lemon and mineral freshness provide shape beneath the richness, leading to a structured, persistent and immediately attractive finish.
Faiveley 1997 Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru
Red cherry, dried strawberry and rose petal rise first, followed by forest floor and subtle spice. Raspberry and cranberry shape a composed, savoury palate, with tea leaf and earthy mineral detail adding depth. Firm, finely woven tannins give classical poise, while lingering floral and savoury notes carry the long, elegant finish.
Château Haut-Brion 1990 Pessac-Leognan
Opulent and mature, with ripe blackcurrant, mulberry and red currant layered with cedar, fine leather, tobacco, mushroom, chocolate and warm spice. The full-bodied palate is round and concentrated, balancing sweet fruit with fresh acidity, mature silky tannins and excellent depth. A long, pure finish follows; decant for about two hours and serve with beef tenderloin or roast lamb.
Pétrus 1998 Pomerol
Intense and opulent, with plum, blackberry, blueberry and chocolate-coated cherry framed by truffle, flowers, smoke, liquorice and a cool menthol lift. Full-bodied and concentrated, the palate is rich yet polished, with silky texture, fresh acidity and a long, limestone-tinged finish. Allow two to three hours in a decanter and serve with beef, lamb or truffle-accented dishes.
Château Lafite Rothschild 1983 Pauillac
Supple, fresh and ready to enjoy, with cedar, tobacco and stone giving way to cassis, cranberry and ripe red fruit. The palate is medium-bodied, elegant and silky, balancing sweet fruit with savoury herbs, lead-pencil detail and a gently smoky edge. Little aeration is needed; pour carefully from a settled bottle and pair with roast chicken, veal or grilled mushrooms.
Veuve Clicquot 2004 La Grande Dame Brut Champagne
Floral and open, with baked pear, brioche and toasted nuts joined by apple, quince and a quiet honeyed note. The palate is creamy yet energetic, its fine mousse carried by bright acidity. Cherry, strawberry and chalk bring freshness and definition through the middle. The finish is balanced and persistent, leaving dried apple, pear, bread dough and a clean mineral trace.
Poplar Grove 2015 The Legacy Okanagan Valley
Rich black and blue fruit coat the palate, joined by a restrained layer of soft French oak. The profile is linear and focused, with well-managed tannins giving the ripe fruit shape without roughness. Dark berries and subtle spice linger on the firm, satisfying finish. Decant for an hour and serve with roast beef, lamb shank or a mushroom Wellington.