Wine
Elio Grasso 2015 Ginestra Casa Maté Barolo
Ripe strawberry and dark cherry open with dried fig, mushroom and a cool menthol note. The palate is deep and firmly structured, its concentrated fruit framed by tight tannins and balsamic lift. Earthy detail builds with air while the fruit remains precise. The finish is long and linear, leaving dried berries, savoury spice and a clean mineral edge.
Billaud-Simon 2018 Chablis Grand Cru Les Preuses
Fresh peach and citrus oil open with delicate floral notes and a cool oyster-shell edge. The palate is rounded and quietly powerful, balancing a fleshy core of fruit with ripe acidity and precise mineral tension. Creamy and elegant without losing focus, it carries citrus, stone and a lightly saline note through a long, composed finish.
Croft 2011 Vintage Port
Blueberry, ripe dark berries and violet lead a deeply scented bouquet, with rock rose, blue slate and a touch of leather adding complexity. Full-bodied and velvety, the palate balances luscious fruit with fresh acidity and firm, integrated tannins. Long, structured and energetic, it finishes with floral and mineral lift. Pair with Stilton or dark chocolate.
Arnaud de Villeneuve 1970 Rivesaltes Ambré
Deep amber with orange reflections, this mature fortified wine layers dried fruit, walnut and dried apricot over complex notes of rancio, turmeric, roasted coffee and seasoned oak. The palate is broad, harmonious and richly textured, yet a fine thread of freshness keeps it poised. Exceptionally long, it finishes with old-cognac warmth and savoury nutty depth.
Larmandier-Bernier NV Latitude Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne
Sea Smoke 2013 Southing Pinot Noir 750 mL
Black raspberry and baked strawberry lead a ripe, energetic nose, joined by wet stone, cola, cinnamon and mace. The palate is more restrained than the aromas suggest, with vivid acidity cutting through chocolate-coated black cherry and baking spice. Dried oregano and rosemary add a savoury edge through the mid-palate, keeping the fruit focused and the finish fresh.
Andrew Cain 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Ripe redcurrant, cranberry and blueberry open the nose, layered with fresh earth, mint, allspice and cigar box. The palate deepens into raspberry, dark cherry and cassis, with lavender, black trumpet mushroom and mocha adding complexity. Smooth, supple tannins frame the fruit, while cardamom and smoked cedar linger through an elegant, composed finish.
Biondi-Santi 2020 Rosso di Montalcino
Wild red berries and fresh cherry lead, joined by rose, tangerine zest and a subtle herbal lift. Medium-bodied and finely drawn, the palate combines lively acidity with ripe, close-knit tannins and clear mineral tension. Red currant and saline notes lengthen the balanced finish, leaving a graceful, quietly structured impression.
Ayala 2015 Le Blanc de Blancs Champagne
White fruit and acacia honey lead a fresh, lively palate, with subtle pastry and brioche adding quiet richness. Fine bubbles and a silky texture carry grapefruit and blood orange toward a long, persistent finish, where chalky minerality and delicate salinity keep the wine precise. Serve as an aperitif or with ceviche, prawn risotto or rosemary-braised veal.
Domaine Nowack NV Les Terres Bleues Extra Brut Champagne
Boisrenard 2009 Chateauneuf-Du-Pape
Roasted fig, blackberry, cassis and kirsch form a deep, generous core, joined by graphite, pepper, tobacco and a touch of tar. The palate is powerful yet defined, with dense fruit, mouthwatering freshness and mesquite-toned tannins. A round, concentrated southern Rhône red with savoury depth and a long, structured finish.
Champagne Charles Mignon 2020 Le Noyer Cornail Extra Brut 750 mL
Bright stone fruit opens with a nutty note, light spice and a delicate chalky edge. The palate is creamy yet vibrant, its concentrated fruit carried by a persistent mousse and focused acidity. Subtle savoury depth develops through the middle without dulling the wine's energy. The finish is long and mineral, returning to orchard fruit, spice and a clean salivating freshness.
La Rogerie 2015 Héroïne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Champagne
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.
Domaine Georges Glantenay 2018 Volnay Premier Cru Les Brouillards
Cool redcurrant opens with menthol, soft earth and a restrained touch of spice. The palate is suave and rounded, its red fruit carried by fine tannins and a fresh mineral line. The texture is generous without becoming heavy. A saline firmness shapes the finish, leaving red berries, earth, floral detail and a precise savoury edge.
Domaine Georges Glantenay 2017 Volnay Premier Cru Les Brouillards
Bright red berries lead with floral lift, cool stone and a quiet earthy note. The palate is energetic and finely structured, combining ripe fruit with firm, polished tannins and a clear mineral line. Richness builds without sacrificing balance or freshness. The finish is persistent and composed, leaving redcurrant, subtle spice and a clean stony impression.
Parent 2017 Beaune Premier Cru Les Epenottes
A textured, caressing red Burgundy with concentrated, vibrant fruit and a measured touch of oak. The palate is medium-bodied and poised, balancing supple texture with the gentle firmness expected of a premier cru. A subtly rustic, savoury edge shapes the finish. Serve with roast poultry, duck or simply prepared red meat.
Cobb 2017 Emmaline Ann Vineyard Pinot Noir 750 mL
Perfumed and finely drawn, with bright cranberry, red cherry and a hint of plum framed by rose, lavender and forest floor. The palate is light on its feet yet concentrated, carrying fresh red fruit over subtle spice, dried mushroom and savoury herbal notes. Fine texture and clear acidity give the wine focus, while the finish remains long and nuanced. Serve with duck, roast pork, salmon, lentils or wild mushrooms.
Bauchet 2012 Saint-Nicaise Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru Champagne
White stone fruit and lemongrass meet delicate floral notes, followed by subtle woodland and fresh mushroom complexity. The palate remains bright and precise, with a fine, chiselled mousse and enough maturity to feel layered without losing freshness. Dry and persistent through the finish, it suits shellfish, roast chicken, mushroom risotto or nutty alpine cheese.