Bordeaux
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.
Chateau Rousselle 2020 Cotes de Bourg
Blackcurrant and black cherry lead a ripe, creamy profile, with licorice and mint adding lift and savoury detail. The palate is generous and supple, balancing dark fruit with fresh structure rather than heavy extraction. Merlot provides roundness, supported by Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. Give it a little air, then serve with roast lamb, grilled beef, mushrooms or firm cheeses.
Féret-Lambert 2020 Costes Bordeaux Supérieur
Fresh and focused, with plum, cassis and red berry fruit framed by graphite and a discreet flash of spice. The palate is medium-bodied and neatly structured, balancing ripe fruit with fine tannins and bright acidity. A savoury mineral edge carries through the clean, persistent finish. Versatile at the table, it suits roast chicken, grilled lamb, mushrooms or aged cheese.
Chateau Feret-Lambert 2022 Bordeaux Superieur
Medium to deep garnet in the glass, with ripe cassis, cherry and plum on the nose, joined by gentle oak and a subtle butterscotch note. The palate is medium-bodied and composed, carrying dark fruit through soft extraction and rounded tannins. A clean line of freshness keeps the texture lively, while the finish is fine and persistent. Serve with roast lamb, duck or mushroom dishes.
Gravieres 2024 Rosé
Chateau Senilhac 2020 Haut-Medoc Cru Bourgeois
Garnet in colour, with an aromatic, fruit-led nose and a supple, generous palate. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot bring ripe red fruit, savoury depth and a gentle spicy lift. The finish is long and persistent, carrying a polished, composed character. A brief decant will let its aromatic detail settle into focus. Serve with roast beef, lamb, mushroom dishes or firm cheese.
Château Le Grand Verdus 2016 Grande Réserve Bordeaux Supérieur
Dark plum, black cherry and blueberry lead, with tobacco leaf, graphite, dark chocolate and baking spice adding savoury depth. The palate is medium to full-bodied, with rounded fruit, fine tannins and lively acidity keeping the wine composed. Earthy notes linger through a balanced, satisfying finish. Serve with veal chops, roast beef, grilled mushrooms or firm cheese.
Château Caronne Sainte-Gemme 2019 Haut-Médoc
Dark and classically structured, with blackberry, blackcurrant and briar framed by cedar, pencil shaving and a touch of loamy earth. The palate is medium to full-bodied, fleshy and supple, with sappy dark fruit, fine powdery tannins and fresh acidity. Dark chocolate, tobacco leaf and white pepper carry the savoury, composed finish.
Croix Mouton 2019 Bordeaux Superieur
Smoky plum and blackberry form a dense, dark-fruited core, with subtle spice, cocoa and liquorice adding savoury depth. Full and rounded on the palate, the mainly Merlot blend carries ripe fruit through tannins that are beginning to soften. The finish remains earthy and generous. Pair with braised beef, lamb or grilled mushrooms.
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.
Brisson 2019 Castillon
Château Cailleteau Bergeron 2024 Tradition Blanc
Bright and aromatic, with white peach, pear and citrus opening into a light tropical note. The palate is clean and brisk, bringing juicy white fruit together with a subtle mineral edge and enough texture to feel composed rather than simple. A fresh, persistent finish suits shellfish, goat cheese or a warm-weather aperitif.
Ferran 2019 Pessac-Leognan
A fresh Bordeaux red with a full, versatile palate and an easy sense of balance. Merlot brings rounded fruit and breadth, while Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot add structure and savoury definition. The finish is composed rather than heavy, making it a dependable match for roast beef, grilled lamb, mushrooms or firm cheeses.
Chateau Le Doyenne 2019 Cadillac Cotes de Bordeaux
Spice and blackcurrant lead the nose, with a lightly earthy, savoury edge. The palate is medium-bodied and direct, centred on firm, dry structure and bright red-plum fruit. Juicy acidity lifts the wine through the finish, keeping its ripe fruit focused and giving the close a fresh, lightly herbal turn.
Château Langoa Barton 2019 Saint-Julien
Dense and layered, with blackberry and other dark berries framed by mild spice, liquorice and discreet toasted notes. The palate is sappy and well structured, combining crisp fruit with ripe, firm tannins, a silky core and convincing length. Balanced but still youthful, it benefits from about two hours in a decanter before serving with beef or lamb.
Château Montrose 2011 Saint-Estephe
Dark-fruited and classically structured, with blackcurrant, blackberry, plum and dark cherry joined by cedar, tobacco, licorice, fine herbs and damp earth. Full-bodied but controlled, the palate combines firm, well-integrated tannins with fresh acidity and a mineral-saline edge. The finish is spicy, savoury and persistent; decant before serving with beef, venison or slow-roasted lamb.
Château Léoville-Las Cases 1985 Saint-Julien
Mature and beautifully composed, with cassis, wild strawberry and dark fruit joined by cedar, tobacco, dark chocolate, dried berries, crushed stone and rose petal. Powerful yet sophisticated, the palate is vivid and harmonious, with velvety structure and a long, lingering finish. Decant carefully for about one hour and serve with roast beef, lamb or mushrooms.
Château Léoville-Las Cases 1994 Saint-Julien
Elegant and mature, with blackberry, cassis and ripe fruit set against earth, liquorice, discreet spice, vanilla and oak. Medium-bodied, the palate has refined acidity, balanced silky tannins and a measured, savoury finish that shows a lightly drying edge. Give it about two hours in a decanter and serve with simply roasted beef or lamb.
Château Latour 2005 Pauillac
Black currant and black olive anchor a deep, brooding bouquet, layered with cedar, walnut, graphite, bitumen and savoury spice. The palate is muscular and intensely concentrated, its grainy tannins and cedary oak carrying through a firm, mineral and chocolate-toned finish. Still youthful, it rewards patience; if opened now, decant for about three hours and serve with roast leg of lamb.
Château La Fleur-Pétrus 1997 Pomerol
Ripe dark fruit opens with rose, violet and sweet spice, followed by a measured note of oak. The palate is supple and composed, with mature fruit, savoury earth and tertiary complexity held in careful balance. Silky texture brings depth without heaviness, while retained vitality carries the floral, gently spiced finish.