Red
Red
Château d’Agassac 2009 Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois
French Red
A deep purple-red appearance leads to ripe black fruit, morello cherry, nutmeg and cinnamon. With air, macerated red cherry is joined by sandalwood, smoked beech and incense. The palate is dense and powerful, with concentrated tannins that remain silky rather than hard. Burnt pepper and damp garrigue appear on the long finish, followed by another echo of red cherry.
Bachelder 2011 Nuits-Saint-Georges La Petite Charmotte
French Red
Field berries and wild flowers lead the aroma, followed by raspberry, ripe cherry, cassis and a light anise note. Floral and incense details sit beside the fruit, with savoury spice appearing through the palate. The tannins are evident but smooth, and a mineral element supports the fruit. Cherry, spice and floral notes carry into the long, documented finish.
Domaine Gaston & Pierre Ravaut 2013 Côte de Nuits-Villages Rouge
French Red
Blackberry and blackcurrant define the producer's documented fruit profile, set within a stated balance of tannin and acidity. The fruit comes from Pinot Noir grown on the slopes of Comblanchien. After complete destemming and stainless-steel fermentation, the wine spends twelve months in French oak, including fifteen percent new barrels, followed by six months on fine lees before bottling.
Domaine Heresztyn-Mazzini 2013 Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes
French Red
Ripe fruit and plum open the aroma, joined by spice, pepper and a light toasted note. The palate is fresh and fruit-driven, with red fruit, gooseberry and blueberry set against further spice. The structure is firm enough to carry the fruit while preserving its freshness. The finish continues with berry, pepper and spice, following the exact-vintage merchant description closely.
Domaine Gaston & Pierre Ravaut 2013 Aloxe-Corton Premier Cru
French Red
Red and black fruits lead, with cherry and strawberry named in the producer's profile. The palate is full-bodied and generous, carried by a powerful tannic structure. Hand harvesting, complete destemming and fermentation in stainless steel precede twelve months in French oak, including a small proportion of new barrels. Fruit and tannin remain the central features through the finish.
Domaine Sébastien Magnien 2013 Pommard Les Perrières
French Red
Black fruit, ripe character and a light toasted note lead the profile. The palate is generous and refined, with spice adding a clear savoury element. Pinot Noir and Pommard provide the red-Burgundy context. Ripe fruit, toast and spice come together around a generous palate and refined texture, forming the principal character of this mature cuvée.
Domaine Poulleau Michel 2009 Volnay Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin
French Red
Bright cherry, dried flowers and potpourri form an open, fragrant and high-toned aromatic profile. Pinot Noir provides the varietal basis, while the documented Volnay style is smooth and delicate. Red fruit and floral detail are the clearest elements, giving this mature Burgundy a fragrant, delicate expression with bright cherry and dried petals at its centre.
Voyager Estate 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot
Australian Red
Blackcurrant, plum and black olive lead a dark, savoury bouquet, with pepper and a faint capsicum note adding lift. The palate is rich yet balanced, carrying ripe dark fruit over fine tannins and fresh acidity. Structured and persistent, it closes with plum, olive, pepper and a long savoury finish that retains impressive energy and definition.
Giovanni Ederle 2019 Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
Italian Red
Dried rose and sugared wild strawberry lead a subtle, mature bouquet, with cherry, sweet tobacco and gentle spice adding depth. The palate is restrained rather than opulent, shaped by bright, piquant acidity and firm, drying tannins. Measured warmth carries through without blurring the wine's detail. Savoury, structured and composed, it closes with dried red fruit, rose petal, tobacco and a persistent herbal-spice note.
La Spinetta 2019 Barbaresco Bordini
Italian Red
Morello cherry, raspberry and plum lead a generous yet lifted bouquet. Rose petal, nutmeg and liquorice add floral and savoury complexity, with dark earth providing quiet depth. The palate is mid-weight and finely textured, shaped by polished tannins and steady freshness. Elegant and persistent, it closes with red fruit, delicate spice and a measured mineral note.
Leeuwin Estate 2022 Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon
Australian Red
Blackberry and mulberry lead a composed, fragrant bouquet, joined by cassis, cedar and a touch of cinnamon. The palate is finely structured rather than heavy, with dark fruit, savoury spice and a subtle saline edge carried by fresh acidity. Detailed and persistent, it closes with black fruit, liquorice, polished tannins and a measured oak note.
Zenato 2005 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva Sergio Zenato
Italian Red
Blackberry jam, plum cake and dark chocolate lead a rich, mature bouquet. Cinnamon and liquorice add spice, while tobacco and vanilla bring measured savoury depth. The palate is soft and velvety, with concentrated dark fruit held by a solid tannic frame and balancing freshness. Long and composed, it closes with cocoa, dried fruit, sweet spice and a persistent earthy note.
Masi 1998 Riserva Costasera Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Italian Red
Cooked cherry, baked plum and super-ripe dark fruit lead an intense, mature bouquet. Cinnamon, vanilla and clove add sweet spice, while a subtle dried-herb note brings balance. The palate is warm and satisfying, with concentrated fruit framed by firm structure and measured freshness. Dry and persistent, it closes with cherry, spice, cocoa and a long savoury finish.
Pio Cesare 1996 Barolo Ornato
Italian Red
Plum, dark cherry and candied fruit lead a ripe, generous bouquet. Dried flowers and savoury meat add mature complexity, while chocolate and spice bring depth. The palate is full and concentrated, with briary berry fruit held in balance by fresh acidity and round, lightly chewy tannins. Long and composed, it closes with dark fruit, cocoa and a persistent earthy finish.
Ceretto Bricco Rocche 1997 Barolo Brunate
Italian Red
Black cherry, cedar and pipe tobacco lead a complex, mature bouquet. Tar, earth and mushroom add savoury depth, while liquorice and a faint herbal note bring lift. The palate is full yet balanced, with concentrated dark fruit carried by firm, resolved tannins. Long and composed, it closes with cherry, tobacco, dried herbs and a persistent earthy finish.
Ceretto Bricco Rocche 1997 Barolo Prapò
Italian Red
Dried rose, red berries and ripe plum lead a broad, fragrant bouquet. Mushroom and soft earth add mature savoury depth, while a dark chocolate note brings polish. The palate is full and layered, with generous fruit shaped by firm tannins and steady freshness. Persistent and composed, it closes with red fruit, cocoa, dried flowers and a measured earthy grip.
Maison Louis Jadot 2009 Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru Estournelles-Saint-Jacques
French Red
Cherry, redcurrant and cassis lead a ripe yet lifted bouquet. Liquorice, iris and crushed stone add aromatic detail, while espresso, cedar and a hint of grilled meat bring savoury depth. The palate is concentrated and elegant, with dark fruit carried by firm, even tannins and vivid minerality. Focused and persistent, it closes with tangy red berries, earth and spice.
Maison Joseph Drouhin 2009 Beaune Premier Cru Clos des Mouches Rouge
French Red
Morello cherry, raspberry and blackberry lead an intense, fresh bouquet. Smoky notes and liquorice add depth, while pepper, tobacco and undergrowth bring mature savoury complexity. The palate is clear-cut and fleshy, its firm structure softened by silky tannins and lively acidity. Refined and harmonious, it closes with red fruit, earth and a long, gently spiced finish.
Maison Joseph Drouhin 2009 Chambolle-Musigny Magnum 1.5 L
French Red
Violet and black cherry lead a bright, refined bouquet. Damp earth and a discreet truffle note add savoury complexity, while candied red fruit brings gentle richness. The palate is silky and composed, with fine tannins balancing supple texture and lively acidity. Elegant and persistent, it closes with cherry, earth and a long, delicately spiced finish.
Ceretto 2018 Barolo Prapò
Italian Red
Ripe red cherry and tart raspberry lead an elegant, finely layered bouquet. Dried rose, star anise and camphor add lift, while truffle, underbrush and tobacco bring savoury depth. The palate is full yet precise, with compact red fruit carried by firm, refined tannins and fresh mint. Persistent and earthy, it closes with graphite, spice and a measured mineral grip.
Domaine Alex Moreau 2022 Pommard Premier Cru Les Fremiers
French Red
Red berries and soft earth lead a highly floral, finely detailed bouquet. A touch of crushed anise adds lift, while subtle spice brings quiet savoury depth. The palate is generous and caressing, with excellent volume carried by fresh acidity and a clear mineral line. Firm and compact through the finish, it closes with red fruit, flowers and measured earthy tension.
Palmer 2020 Alter Ego de Palmer Margaux
French Red
Violet, rose petal and ripe black cherry lead a vivid, perfumed bouquet. Blackberry and cassis add depth, while baking chocolate, cedar and crushed stone bring measured savoury detail. The palate is fleshy and seamless, with a bright core of dark fruit shaped by fine, powdery tannins and lively acidity. Fresh and expansive, it closes with berries, flowers and a long mineral finish.
Marchesi Antinori 2021 Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Superiore
Italian Red
Blackcurrant, blackberry and black cherry lead a deep, finely layered bouquet. Violet and wild Mediterranean herbs add lift, while tobacco, liquorice and roasted coffee bring savoury polish. The palate is intense yet graceful, with concentrated dark fruit carried by silky tannins and bright freshness. Long and composed, it closes with cocoa, cedar and a persistent saline mineral note.
Château d’Issan 2022 Margaux
French Red
Blackcurrant, blackberry and dark cherry lead a concentrated, aromatic bouquet. Violet, orange peel and cedar add lift and polish, while graphite and dried herbs bring savoury definition. The palate is medium to full-bodied, its ripe fruit framed by fine, structured tannins and clear freshness. Supple and precise, it closes with dark berries, mineral detail and a long, quietly spicy finish.
Vega-Sicilia Alión 2016 Ribera del Duero
Spanish Red
Blackberry, plum and dark cherry lead a concentrated, finely layered bouquet. Violet adds aromatic lift, while cocoa, roasted coffee and vanilla bring polished oak detail. The palate is generous yet controlled, with dense fruit carried by fresh acidity and firm, well-shaped tannins. Long and savoury, it finishes with dark berries, toast, spice and a clear mineral note.
Château Beauregard 2019 Pomerol
French Red
Black cherry, cassis and damson plum lead a deep, polished bouquet. Violet, dried herbs and liquorice add lift and savoury definition, while baking chocolate and gentle spice bring measured richness. The palate is full and fleshy, with concentrated dark fruit shaped by velvety tannins and fresh acidity. Harmonious and persistent, it closes with cocoa, earth and a lingering note of ripe berries.
Château Giscours 2022 Margaux
French Red
Cassis, blackberry and dark cherry lead a deep, expressive bouquet. Violet and rose add lift, while graphite, cedar and savoury spice bring definition. The palate is rich yet fresh, its concentrated black fruit shaped by refined, creamy tannins and a clear mineral line. Powerful without excess, it closes long with dark berries, flowers, tobacco and a measured saline note.
Beaulieu Vineyard Tapestry Reserve 2005 Napa Valley Red Wine
American Red
Cassis, dark cherry and plum lead a rich, mature bouquet. Black olive, roasted herbs and cedar add savoury definition, while vanilla, coffee and liquorice bring polished depth. The palate is full and supple, with concentrated dark fruit framed by firm, integrated tannins and measured freshness. Long and composed, it closes with currant, tobacco, warm spice and a persistent earthy note.
Vietti 2018 Barolo Castiglione Magnum 1.5 L
Italian Red
Sour cherry, plum and crushed red berries lead a lifted, finely detailed bouquet. Rose petal, mint and alpine herbs add freshness, while tobacco, leather and white pepper bring savoury depth. The palate is structured yet composed, its bright acidity and fine tannins carrying the fruit with clarity. Long and chalky, it finishes with dried flowers, spice and a measured mineral grip.
Château L’Arrosée 1986 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
French Red
Dried black cherry, cassis and plum lead a mature, quietly complex bouquet. Truffle, cedar and earth add savoury depth, while tobacco and warm spice bring further dimension. The palate is medium-bodied and supple, with softened tannins carrying its remaining dark fruit. Balanced and composed, it closes with mineral detail, dried herbs and a persistent earthy finish.