Wine
Clos de la Roilette 2023 Fleurie Cuvée Tardive
Dark cherry and black berry fruit are joined by fresh thyme, woodsmoke, dark earth and a floral note. The palate is full-bodied and focused, with concentrated fruit held by ripe tannins and a clear savoury line. Long and composed through the finish, it has the depth for roast duck, pork or mushroom dishes while retaining the freshness to drink on its own.
Domaine Tinel-Blondelet 2023 Sancerre Fretoy
White flowers, orange and clementine form a bright, aromatic bouquet, with a light hint of anise adding definition. The palate is ample and rounded, its ripe fruit balanced by freshness and a gently bitter close. Clean and versatile, it works well as an aperitif or with asparagus, shellfish and fresh goat cheese.
Aydie Chateau 2017 Madiran
A dark-fruited Madiran with blackberry, plum and black cherry joined by coffee, cocoa and a measured woody note. Richness on the palate is held in check by firm but polished tannins, giving the wine both weight and definition. The finish is savoury and persistent, with enough structure for slow-cooked beef, duck confit or other deeply flavoured dishes.
Tinel Blondelet 2021 Sancerre Rose
A pale, finely textured Sancerre rosé with red currant, wild strawberry and citrus over a clean flinty note. The palate is fresh and mineral, with soft red fruit and a dry, quietly persistent finish. Its restrained style works well with goat’s cheese, grilled fish, summer vegetables or a simple plate of prawns and herbs.
Frédéric Brouca Vermouth Occitanie
Cherry and fresh red fruit open the aroma, followed by summer flowers, thyme, rosemary and lavender. The palate is round and gently ample, with smooth tannins carrying warm spice, orange peel and lemon. Wormwood and wild Mediterranean herbs bring a measured bitter edge, while the citrus keeps the rich fruit lifted. The finish is long, floral and fresh. Serve lightly chilled over ice, lengthen with tonic and citrus, or enjoy on its own as a contemplative aperitif.
1 Mill Road 2023 Block Two Pinot Noir
Red cherry opens with anise and gentle spice, framed by fine oak. The palate is silky and savoury, with bright acidity keeping the fruit vivid and precise. A smooth, finely textured structure brings balance and poise, while subtle oak and spice gather through a long, luminous finish that stays fresh and composed.
Moon Curser 2021 Touriga Nacional
Rich, jammy black fruit leads, supported by a savoury undercurrent and a pronounced smoky character. The palate is full and concentrated, with ripe fruit carrying substantial weight before the smoke becomes more assertive through the finish. Bold and distinctive, this is a direct expression for drinkers who favour dark fruit and an emphatically smoke-led profile.
Le Coste 2018 Ninì e Lulù
Red-fleshed fruit leads a direct, open nose, with savoury spice adding warmth. The palate is balanced and generous, built around robust but well-judged tannins and a softly persistent texture. Ripe fruit stays clear through the finish, giving this naturally made Syrah a rustic, energetic character without sacrificing composure.
Monte dall’Ora Vino Nato Disobbediente
Château des Jacques 2022 Moulin-à-Vent
Domaine Pelle 2020 Menetou-Salon Morogues Blanc
Yellow plum, ripe citrus and a touch of tropical fruit give the nose generous lift. Concentrated on the palate without becoming heavy, it balances rounded fruit with clean acidity and a light mineral edge. The finish is fresh, aromatic and quietly persistent. Serve chilled with grilled prawns, fresh goat cheese, green vegetables or a simply dressed roast chicken.
Sohler Philippe 2018 Riesling Muenchberg
Dry and composed, this Riesling brings gentle smokiness and toast to a palate shaped by restrained fruit and defined minerality. The texture is focused rather than austere, with savoury detail carrying through a long, complex finish. Serve with smoked trout, roast poultry or mushrooms in a light cream sauce.
Colección de Toneles Centenarios Luis XIV Red Vermouth
Light mahogany in colour, with expressive wild herbs, anise and sweet spice layered over ripe red fruit. The palate is rounded and medium-sweet, with cinnamon warmth and a fine bitter edge bringing balance through a long, composed finish. Serve well chilled over ice with an orange twist, or use in a Negroni or Manhattan; olives, salted almonds and charcuterie make straightforward aperitif pairings.
Blue Mountain 2019 Reserve Cuvée Pinot Noir
Plush yet composed, with lively black raspberry and black plum leading into darker cherry and a subtle mocha note. The palate is rich and full flavoured, carried by silky tannins into a dry, earthy finish touched by forest floor, smoke and savoury umami. Its generous fruit remains precise, with enough structure to reward a little more time in bottle.
Selbach-Oster 2017 Pinot Brut Sekt
Mandarin, red apple and cranberry lead, joined by a light caramel note. The palate is saline and orchard-fruited, with fine bubbles bringing lift and freshness. Bright citrus character keeps the fruit clear, while the traditional-method texture adds measured breadth. Dry, energetic and gently savoury, it finishes with clean fruit, subtle grip and a precise mineral edge.
Domaine de la Grosse Pierre 2019 Fleurie Bel Air 750 mL
Peony and wild raspberry rise over pomegranate and redcurrant in a light, perfumed profile. The palate is graceful and lifted, with whisper-fine tannins giving gentle shape rather than weight. A mineral grip gathers toward the finish, joined by pink peppercorn and a final return of fresh red fruit. Serve slightly cool with roast chicken, charcuterie, grilled salmon or mushroom dishes.
Kleinood 2016 Tamboerskloof Syrah 750 mL
Cranberry, blackberry and blackcurrant open with plum, violet and jasmine. White pepper and a light dusting of spice add savoury lift without overwhelming the fruit. The palate is elegant and composed, with rounded tannins carrying a fresh line through the middle. A lingering finish returns to dark berries, flowers and gentle pepper. Pair with lamb, venison, grilled beef or tomato-based dishes with warm spices.
Henri de Villamont 2022 Bourgogne Pinot Noir 750 mL
Red cherry, wild strawberry and raspberry open with a delicate violet lift. A light touch of cedar and cinnamon adds quiet savoury depth without masking the fruit. The palate is rounded and poised, carried by fine tannins and fresh acidity into a clean, lightly spiced finish. Its supple shape suits roast chicken, grilled salmon or mushroom dishes, where the bright fruit and restrained oak can remain in balance.