Red
Boudier 2018 Savigny-Les-Beaunes
Medium ruby in colour, with delicate floral aromas opening into rose petal, red cherry, raspberry and soft spice. The palate is light on its feet, shaped by fresh acidity and fine tannins rather than weight. A poised, fragrant Pinot Noir with a clean, savoury finish and understated Burgundian character.
Jean-Claude Lapalu 2022 Brouilly La Croix des Rameaux
Dark fruit sits behind a clear, mouth-filling palate, with fine-grained tannin giving the wine an architectural sense of shape. The texture is firm but never coarse, and a slow, mouth-watering finish brings freshness to the structure. Distinctive and composed, it suits roast chicken, charcuterie or grilled mushrooms.
Jean Foillard 2023 Morgon Côte du Py
Dried cherry and prune lead a soft, unctuous palate, with concentrated fruit carried by a supple texture. There is seriousness beneath the generosity, but the wine remains composed and flowing rather than dense. Its pure, generous shape makes it a natural partner for charcuterie, roast chicken or goat cheese, while the fruit remains clear enough to enjoy on its own.
Dalem 2018 Fronsac
Deep garnet-purple, with baked blueberry, kirsch, redcurrant jelly and earthy truffle aromas. The palate is full-bodied and generous, layering black fruit with brighter red-fruit accents and a firm, velvety structure. A refreshing lift keeps the finish poised. Pair with roast lamb, braised beef, duck or aged hard cheese.
Petterino 2004 Gattinara DOCG
Jean-Claude Lapalu 2019 Brouilly Cuvee des Fous
Fragrant and energetic, with blackberry, black cherry and raspberry framed by violets, dried rose and a faint earthy edge. The palate is dry and lively, with supple fruit, fine grip and notes of licorice, cinnamon and smoke adding dimension. Lightly chill before serving; its freshness and savoury detail work beautifully at the table with charcuterie, roast chicken, pork or mushroom dishes.
Les Pinot Blacks 2019 Irancy Vallee de Coigny
Highly perfumed, with rose, ripe red fruit and subtle whole-cluster lift rising above well-integrated oak. The palate is silky and immediately appealing, carrying generous flavour over a fine, supportive grain of tannin without dryness. Wide, gently phenolic and poised on the finish, it is both sophisticated and ready to enjoy.
Clos Marsalette 2019 Pessac-Leognan
A classically structured Pessac-Léognan with blackcurrant, blackberry and graphite, joined by iodine, earth, tar and black tea. The palate is medium-bodied and fresh, with firm, fine-grained tannins giving the dark fruit a precise frame. Savoury and composed through the finish, it benefits from air and suits roast lamb, beef or mushroom-led dishes.
Luís Seabra 2020 Indie Xisto Tinto
Savoury red and blue fruit leads, with forest floor, wet stone and green herbs giving the nose a cool, earthy frame. Layered on the palate, it combines ripe berry depth with white and black pepper, fresh acidity and fine tannic grip. The finish is persistent, slate-led and quietly smoky, with the fruit remaining clear and composed.
Arzuaga 2021 La Planta Ribera del Duero 1.5L (Magnum)
High-toned red fruit leads, with tart strawberry and cherry framed by scrubland herbs, resin, mineral notes and gentle toast. Fresh and welcoming on entry, the palate gains fleshy volume through the middle while structured tannins stay balanced. Bright acidity and softly sweet spice shape a composed, persistent finish.
Terralsole 2016 Rosso di Montalcino DOC
Famille Dutraive 2021 Fleurie Les Déduits
Initially restrained on the nose, it opens with a broad aromatic shape and quietly deep fruit. The palate is lively and energetic, with a fine vibration of freshness carrying the flavour through a clean, poised finish. Elegant rather than showy, it suits roast chicken, charcuterie or mushroom dishes.
La Frenz 2021 Grand Total Reserve
Concentrated black fruit sits at the centre of this dry, full-bodied red, with tobacco and other savoury notes adding depth. Firm tannins give the palate a youthful, structured feel, so a generous decant is worthwhile if opened now. The finish is persistent and composed rather than heavy. Serve with roast beef, grilled lamb, braised short ribs or mature cheddar.
Château Haut-Vigneau 2015 Blaye 1.5L (Magnum)
Matured raspberry, strawberry and blueberry lead a full, expressive nose, with mineral detail and restrained oak in support. The palate is warm, round and rich, yet soft in texture, carrying the fruit with an easy, composed feel. A long, silky finish completes the profile. Serve with roast beef, veal or game.
Osoyoos Larose 2020 Le Grand Vin
Opaque garnet, opening slowly on dark fruit. The palate is fuller-bodied, round and smooth, with medium acidity giving shape to the sweet black-fruit core. Vanilla adds warmth without obscuring the fruit, while firm tannins gather through the finish. Decant for an hour and serve with osso buco, roast lamb, savoury mushrooms or other slow-braised dishes.
Mirabel 2016 Pinot Noir
Cherry and raspberry lead an elegant, deeply flavoured nose, with spice and very subtle oak adding quiet complexity. The palate is fresh and finely shaped, pairing vivid fruit with silky texture and clear acidity. Those seductive flavours linger through a long, poised finish, with enough structure to reward further cellaring.
Tenuta di Castellaro 2019 Nero Ossidiana
Deep purple in the glass, with ripe black cherry, cassis, pomegranate and tomato leaf on the nose. The palate is full-bodied but fresh, shaped by a distinctive saline current and supple tannins. Dark fruit remains clear through the long, kirsch-toned finish, giving the wine both power and coastal brightness.
Chateau Maucoil 2019 Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Sun-warmed strawberry and red cherry lead, sharpened by cassis and blackberry and layered with brambly herbs. The palate is richly concentrated and penetrating, yet zesty and vibrant, with dark fruit, spice and savoury depth held by fine, tautly composed tannins. Generous in scale but balanced, finishing with freshness and precision.