Selection
Selection
Château Henri Bonnaud 2013 Palette Rouge
French Red
Deep cherry colour introduces a red built from Mourvèdre, Grenache and old-vine Carignan. Morello cherry and spice define the aromatic profile, while the palate is framed by tannins described as youthful yet silky. The finish is delicate and persistent. Cherry, spice and silky tannins form the central character of this Palette red, supported by its three-grape blend.
Château Pradeaux 2011 Bandol Rouge
French Red
Mourvèdre forms the core, with Grenache in support. The cuvée is made with gentle crushing without destemming, native-yeast fermentation in temperature-controlled concrete and extended maceration. Long ageing follows in seasoned oak foudres. Freshness and firm tannins are central to the house style, placing grape composition, maceration and long foudre ageing at the centre of this traditional red.
Château de Pibarnon 2013 Bandol Rouge
French Red
Structured and built for long ageing, the documented profile emphasizes volume, mass and amplitude. Those elements recede through the finish, leaving finesse, sweetness and fruit-shaped tannins. The estate also records fine tannin extraction, ripeness and minerality. Together, the notes describe a concentrated red whose scale settles into a detailed, composed and distinctly mineral, precisely defined close.
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.
Château de Fargues 2003 Sauternes
French Dessert
Deep gold with amber highlights introduces very ripe yellow fruit, candied apricot, roasted peach and mango. Honey, light caramel, vanilla and sweet spice add further aromatic detail. The palate is full and enveloping, with pronounced sweetness carried by structure. Candied fruit, honey, marzipan and spice continue into a long, warm and persistent finish, preserving the richness of the documented profile.
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.
Château de la Maltroye 2014 Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Morgeot Vigne Blanche
French White
Built around Chardonnay, this white Burgundy shows lemon zest, pear and white flowers, with a hazelnut nuance adding another documented aromatic detail. A fine texture is part of the profile, alongside limestone-driven minerality. Together, the source presents citrus, orchard fruit, floral character, a nutty note, tactile finesse and mineral definition in a clear, carefully delineated tasting portrait.
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.
Pérez Barquero La Cañada Pedro Ximénez
Spanish Dessert
Raisin, fig and dried plum lead a deep, concentrated bouquet, joined by honey, cocoa and toffee. Coffee and polished oak add savoury complexity beneath the fruit. The palate is dense and unctuous, yet a clear line of acidity keeps the sweetness composed. Warm and persistent, it closes with dried fruit, cocoa, nuts and a long, elegant finish.
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.
Artemis Karamolegos Pyritis Assyrtiko Santorini
Greek White
Ripe peach, lemon and fresh citrus lead a focused, mineral bouquet. A saline note and subtle herbal lift bring the volcanic character into sharper relief. The palate is rich yet precise, with firm acidity giving shape to the stone fruit and citrus. Long and energetic, it closes with lemon, peach, sea-salt freshness and a clean stony finish.
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.
Castello di Volpaia 2018 Vin Santo del Chianti Classico 500 mL
Italian Dessert
Dark amber in colour, with citrus peel, bergamot and bitter cocoa leading a complex, mature bouquet. Dried mango and candied fruit add richness, while toasted nuts and chocolate bring savoury depth. The palate is concentrated and silky, balanced by bright citrus lift. Long and warming, it closes with cocoa, dried fruit and a gently bitter finish.
Moritz Kissinger 2021 Chardonnay
German White
Lemon, yellow apple and lightly exotic fruit lead a precise, restrained bouquet. Gentle smoke, herbs and a subtle reductive note add savoury complexity without masking the fruit. The palate is bright and saline, with high acidity balanced by a fine creamy texture and discreet oak. Long and elegant, it closes with citrus, herbs and a clean mineral finish.
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.
Domaine Louis Carillon et Fils 1999 Puligny-Montrachet
French White
White peach, lemon zest and yellow apple lead a lifted, finely mature bouquet. Almond and wet stone add quiet depth, while a touch of beeswax brings savoury complexity. The palate is fresh and poised, with citrus brightness and mineral tension carrying the fruit. Elegant and persistent, it closes with orchard fruit, toasted almond and a clean, stony finish.
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.