Wine
Champagne Henri Giraud NV Hommage au Pinot Noir Brut
Ripe cherry, wild raspberry and apricot meet warm pear, toasted brioche and gentle spice. Broad and silky on the palate, it carries generous fruit through a fine, persistent mousse, with citrus zest and saline minerality adding lift. The finish is dry, precise and notably long, leaving a delicate savoury echo.
Remoissenet 2015 Meursault 1er Cru Blagny
Rich and layered, with ripe pear, baked apple and lemon curd opening into hazelnut, toasted brioche and a subtle floral lift. The palate is concentrated and creamy yet held in line by bright acidity and a firm mineral core. Citrus oil, almond and chalky tension shape the long, powerful finish. Serve with roast turbot, scallops, poultry in cream sauce or aged Comté.
Domaine Pierre Gaillard 2017 Côte-Rôtie Esprit de Blonde 750 mL
Ripe red and dark fruit open with warm spice and a gentle toasted note. The palate is dense yet balanced, framed by silky tannins and an aromatic thread of truffle, pepper and savoury earth. Oak is integrated, supporting the fruit rather than covering it, and the finish remains persistent and poised. Decant before serving with venison, roast lamb, beef, mushrooms or dishes built around black olives.
Cune Imperial Rioja 2012
A mature, classical Rioja with blackberry, dried cherry, cedar, tobacco, vanilla, leather and warm spice. The palate brings ripe dark fruit together with savoury earth and a fresh mineral lift, supported by polished tannins and measured structure. Graceful rather than heavy through the persistent finish, it suits roasted meats, grilled lamb or aged hard cheeses.
Château Brown 2020 Pessac-Léognan
Blackcurrant, blackberry and plum lead with cedar and a quiet earthy note. The palate is rich but polished, carrying ripe dark fruit over velvety tannins and a fresh savoury line. Light iron, red tea and restrained toast add detail without masking the fruit. The finish is refined and persistent, leaving cassis, earth, cedar and fine tannins.
Domaine Bitouzet-Prieur 2020 Meursault Les Corbins
Refined and quietly generous, with white flowers, grapefruit and peach skin over a subtle mineral line. The palate is smooth and harmonious, combining measured richness with fine acidity and a focused, very long finish. A gentle stony note keeps the texture composed. Serve cool rather than cold with scallops, roast poultry, butter-poached fish or creamy mushroom dishes.
Château Las Collas 1961 Rivesaltes
Dark amber and deeply mature, with hazelnut, almond and candied citrus rising over warm roasted notes. The palate is rich and warming, carrying Grenache sweetness with savoury nut-skin complexity and a gently oxidative tone. Long, composed and distinctive, it is best served in a small pour alongside blue cheese, toasted nuts or dark chocolate.
Alexandre Lamblot NV Mouvance 17 Brut Nature Champagne
Baked apple, citrus and apricot open with fresh dough, beeswax, white flowers and a fine chalky edge. The palate is bright and fleshy, its ripe orchard fruit lifted by fresh acidity and a very fine mousse. Bone-dry and textural, it finishes clean and mineral, well suited to shellfish, roast poultry or aged cheese.
Verrier & Fils NV Tradition Mg
A robust Champagne with almond, cherry, darker berries and pastry on the nose. The palate is lively and effervescent, with firm structure balanced by bright acidity and notes of grapefruit and apple. Full-flavoured but composed through the lingering finish, it works well as an aperitif or with fried seafood, roast poultry and aged cheese.
Belle Glos 2018 Clark & Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir 1.5L (Magnum)
Deep ruby with scarlet highlights, opening on cranberry, raspberry jam, clove and cedar. Holiday baking spice adds warmth without obscuring the fruit. The palate is rich and lively, building through crushed ripe cherry, cranberry and blueberry pie. Bold in flavour yet structured, it carries a gentle smoky sweetness into a warm, lingering finish.
Chiappini 2012 Guado de’ Gemoli Bolgheri Superiore DOC
Bright ruby-purple in the glass, with ripe blackcurrant, blackberry and plum aromas layered over liquorice, sage and rosemary. The palate is warm and supple, offering dense, ripe fruit and finely meshed tannins. Mineral and savoury notes keep the wine focused before a silky, persistent finish with polished structure.
Egon Muller 2020 Kabinett Wbk
A delicately sweet German white with white peach, tangerine, apricot and almond cream. Vibrant acidity gives the ripe fruit definition and keeps the palate energetic, creating a precise balance between sweetness and freshness. Graceful through the finish, it is well suited to lightly spiced dishes, soft cheese, fruit-based desserts or a quiet glass on its own.
Remoissenet 2019 Pommard
Sour cherry and cranberry meet rose petal and dark spice in an aromatic, finely drawn profile. The palate is soft and juicy, with an elegant texture that lets the tart red fruit remain vivid. Floral notes and spice return on the measured finish. Serve with roast poultry, pork, lentils or mushroom-based dishes.
Catena Zapata 2018 Adrianna White Stones
From just 27 rows of a high-altitude parcel in Gualtallary, this Chardonnay is shaped by white-stone alluvial soils, cool nights and naturally low yields. Lime, orange blossom and restrained orchard fruit meet a precise mineral line, brisk acidity and a long, stony finish. Fermented in French oak with partial malolactic conversion, then aged 12-16 months in seasoned barrels, it remains finely textured rather than overtly oaky. Unfined and unfiltered.
Remoissenet 2020 Volnay
Fresh red cherry and blackcurrant lead, lifted by violet and a gentle liquorice note. Medium-bodied and energetic, the palate has refined, integrated tannins and natural acidity that keeps the fruit bright. Red berries and fine spice carry through a silky, persistent finish. Pair with duck, roast chicken, pork tenderloin or mushroom dishes, serving just below room temperature.
Remoissenet 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin
Black fruit, forest floor and a measured touch of oak define a firm, classically savoury profile. The palate is well built and structured, with enough fruit at the core to keep the earthy character generous rather than austere. A steady grip carries through the finish. Decant briefly and pair with duck, lamb or mushroom dishes.
Remoissenet 2019 Beaune Premier Cru Les Marconnets
Black and red cherry mingle with red plum, earth and a restrained savoury note. The palate is layered and well structured, with firm, slightly meaty tannins surrounding a clear fruit core. Freshness keeps the wine composed through a long, grounded finish. Decant briefly and pair with duck, roast lamb or mushroom dishes.
Smith Woodhouse 1994 Vintage Port
An intense colour introduces a rich, concentrated style with a distinctive floral bouquet. Dark fruit fills the palate, framed by integrated tannins and enough freshness to keep the sweetness composed. Full-bodied and powerful without losing balance, it finishes with depth and persistence. Stand upright and decant carefully before serving with blue cheese, aged cheddar or walnuts.
Stéphane Regnault NV Lydien No. 29 Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Champagne
Open and energetic, this expressive Blanc de Blancs places pure Chardonnay character over a firm chalk foundation. The palate is dry and precise, with measured breadth from extended lees ageing and a clear mineral line from the south-facing Grand Cru site. Extra Brut restraint keeps the finish focused, vivid and composed.
Michele Reverdito 2016 Barolo Badarina
A mature Barolo with dried cherry, red currant and rose petal set against tobacco, leather and warm spice. The palate is composed and savoury, with fine, integrated tannins and fresh acidity carrying the fruit into notes of orange peel, dried herbs and earth. Long and settled on the finish, it is well suited to braised beef, mushrooms or aged hard cheese.