Red
Château du Hureau 2022 Saumur-Champigny Tuffe
Ripe cherry, plum and licorice root open with a silky, plush feel. Alder smoke and tobacco leaf add savoury depth, while dried violet, pepper and sage bring lift and detail. Elegant and light on its feet, the palate remains composed through a firm, incense-tinged finish. Serve with roast beef, grilled mushrooms, lentils or herbed sausages.
Reverdito 2023 Langhe Nebbiolo Simane
Cherry and raspberry rise with rose petals and delicate spice on a bright, aromatic nose. The palate is fresh and balanced, with refined tannins giving the red fruit a graceful frame. Light on its feet yet persistent through the finish, it is an elegant match for cured meats, pasta, roast poultry or semi-aged cheese.
Maison Sinnae 2024 Esprit du Rhone Cotes-du-Rhone
Ripe cherry and raspberry lead a generous red-fruited profile, with blackberry and mulberry adding depth. Chocolate and restrained oak bring warmth, while a savoury roasted-meat note keeps the palate grounded. The texture is rounded and approachable, finishing with gentle spice and dark fruit. Serve slightly cool with grilled lamb, sausages, roast vegetables or a rustic bean stew.
Scala 2022 Ciro Classico
A savoury southern Italian red with red cherry, orange peel and scrubby herbs, joined by baking spice and a deeper kirsch note. The palate is firm and energetic, with bright red fruit and a dry, structured shape. Its combination of warmth and freshness works well with tomato-based pasta, grilled sausage, roast peppers or aged cheese.
Montezemolo 2019 Barolo Monfaletto
A powerful Barolo with pressed cherry, blackberry, liquorice, cured tobacco and iron-rich mineral notes. The palate is dense and richly textured, yet supple enough to keep the dark fruit clear and composed. Firm structure and savoury depth carry the wine through a persistent finish. Decant generously and pair with braised beef, roast lamb, mushrooms or aged hard cheese.
Marcoux 2016/23 Chateauneuf Du Pape VV
A benchmark old-vine Grenache cuvée showing soaring aromatics of kirsch, raspberry, and crushed cherry layered with rose petal, spice, and a subtle cocoa nuance. The palate is rich yet remarkably poised, with silken texture, fine-grained tannins, and a core of pure, ripe red fruit that balances power with elegance. Exceptionally long and refined on the finish, with a signature sense of purity and perfume that underscores its age-worthiness.
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.
Le Cecche 2017 Fiammingo Langhe
A structured Langhe red with cherry, dried raspberry and plum set against cedar, tobacco and earthy spice. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, with firm tannins softened by a rounded dark-fruit core. Savoury and composed after some air, it finishes with gentle spice and enough depth for braised meats, roast lamb, mushrooms or aged cheese.
Domaine de Marcoux 2021 Cotes du Rhone
Ripe cherry and wild berries lead with classic garrigue, giving a fragrant, savoury profile. The palate is juicy and medium-bodied, with fresh acidity, smooth tannins and a mineral edge that keeps the fruit bright. Energetic and polished through the finish, it suits roast chicken, grilled sausage or herb-led vegetable dishes.
Chateau Le Roc 2022 Bordeaux
Bright red and black fruit lead, joined by a restrained touch of vanilla and a classic savoury character. Medium-bodied and dry, the palate is approachable, with fine tannins shaping the fruit without hardening it. The finish is clean, balanced and quietly moreish. Serve with roast chicken, grilled sausages, lentils or a simple steak with herbs.
La Fea 2023 Red Blend
A generous Spanish red with intense blackberry and dark cherry aromas. The palate is full and smooth, with ripe fruit carried by a balanced, easygoing structure and a clean finish. Straightforward but satisfying, it is a versatile everyday bottle for burgers, grilled red meat, tomato-based pasta or a board of firm and semi-firm cheeses.
Rust En Vrede 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon
An expressive South African Cabernet with black cherry, cassis, blueberry, liquorice and sandalwood. Full-bodied and intense, the palate balances juicy dark fruit with fresh acidity and fine-grained, grippy tannins. Tobacco, nutmeg and savoury spice add layered detail to mulberry and bramble notes, carrying the wine through a long finish. Give it air and serve with grilled beef or lamb.