Selection
Selection
Piero Busso Gallina 2020 Barbaresco
Italian Red
Clear ruby in colour, with cranberry, pomegranate and rosewood forming a vivid, finely drawn bouquet. The palate is juicy and energetic, its red-berry fruit carried by fresh acidity and finely woven tannins. A light saline note adds precision as the wine expands across the tongue. The structure is firm but polished, allowing the fruit to remain clear. It finishes long and savoury, with red berries, mineral detail and measured grip.
Domaine Gros Frère et Sœur 2023 Vosne-Romanée
French Wine
Red and black cherry lead an aromatic, silky profile, with rose and strawberry adding lift. The palate is elegant and finely textured, carrying ripe fruit without excessive weight. Fresh acidity keeps the wine lively, while supple tannins provide a quiet frame. Gentle spice develops through the middle and gives the fruit additional definition. The finish remains poised and persistent, leaving cherry, floral detail and a measured savoury edge.
Roagna Pajè 2017 Barbaresco
Italian Red
Rose petals, red cherry and cranberry lead a restrained but finely detailed bouquet, joined by tobacco, dried flowers and warm spice. The palate is silky and light-footed, with vibrant acidity and fine, sandy tannins giving shape to the delicate fruit. Mushroom, leather and gravelly mineral notes emerge with air. Graceful rather than forceful, it finishes long and gently savoury, with dark berries, liquorice and a lingering earthy lift.
Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils Cuvée de Mon Aïeul 2012 Châteauneuf-du-Pape
French
Lush red fruit and bramble open with black pepper, garrigue and warm spice. With air, plum, black cherry, leather and sandalwood broaden the aromatic profile. The palate is full-bodied and velvety, with integrated tannins and enough acidity to keep the ripe fruit measured. Liquorice and roasted herbs add savoury depth, while a saline edge brings focus. The finish is long and layered, carrying cherry, spice and Provençal herbs.
La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 890 Selección Especial 2010 Rioja
Spanish Red
Red plum and blackberry lead a layered bouquet of sandalwood, dried flowers, dill and exotic spice. With air, cherry, cedar, rooibos tea and a subtle cocoa note come forward. The palate is concentrated but refined, supported by fresh acidity and smooth, integrated tannins. Mature oak contributes vanilla and gentle balsamic detail without overwhelming the fruit. Long and composed, it closes with dried red berries, spice and a quiet earthy note.
Messias Quinta do Cachão 1970 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
Mature garnet in colour, with crème caramel, coffee and black tea rising from a complex, fully developed bouquet. The palate is full-bodied yet balanced, its sweetness held in check by freshness and a gently dry edge. Bright berry fruit lends lift through the middle, while fine savoury detail adds dimension. Elegant and composed, it finishes exceptionally long with lingering caramel, tea and mature fruit.
Castiglion del Bosco Campo del Drago 2009 Brunello di Montalcino
Italian Red
Ripe red fruit leads a mature, savoury profile, with earth, cedar and polished oak adding depth. Dried herbs, warm spice and a quiet mineral note emerge with air. The palate is medium-bodied and balanced, its fruit meeting firm but fine tannins and steady acidity. Vanilla recedes into the background as the wine opens, allowing cherry, woodland detail and a lightly bitter note to shape the long, composed finish.
Drappier Grande Sendrée Rosé 2018 Champagne
French Wine
Strawberry and pomegranate open the nose, joined by violet, red fruit and fresh orange. A light toasted note adds depth without dulling the fruit. The palate is round and supple at first, then draws into a taut, energetic line supported by clear acidity. Silky texture and mineral tension keep the richness controlled, while citrus and red berries carry through a long, fresh and quietly powerful finish.
Franz Haas Pònkler 2019 Pinot Nero Alto Adige
Italian Red
Bright ruby in colour, with ripe raspberry, rosehip and blood orange giving the nose a vivid, lifted character. Sage, candied ginger and fine green spice add complexity without obscuring the fruit. The palate is deep yet elegant, spreading smoothly across the tongue with polished structure and lively spice. A subtle stony note brings focus, while balanced freshness carries the wine into a very long, precise finish.
Mark Haisma La Croix des Champs 2009 Gevrey-Chambertin
French Wine
Ripe cherry and strawberry lead a generous, mature profile, with liquorice, beetroot and gentle vanilla adding depth. Savoury notes of meat, forest floor and cedar sit behind the fruit rather than dominating it. The palate is round and elegant, shaped by light tannins and a fine peppery edge. A touch of earthy root vegetable appears toward the close, followed by a composed, lightly astringent finish.
Château L’Église-Clinet 1999 Pomerol
French Wine
Mature and understated, with black cherry, smoke and forest floor leading the nose. Earth and leather add depth, while a thread of freshness keeps the profile from feeling tired. The palate is medium-bodied and supple, its fruit now fully integrated with soft tannins and restrained savoury detail. Subtle spice appears toward the close, and the finish is measured rather than forceful, leaving dark cherry, smoke and underbrush behind.
Leoville Poyferre 2003 Saint-Julien
French Wine
Ripe blackcurrant and dark plum lead a broad, mature profile, with tobacco ash, cedar and graphite bringing classic savoury detail. The palate is full and generous, shaped by powdery tannins and a measured mineral line. Warm-vintage richness is present, yet the wine remains clean and composed, with enough freshness to keep the fruit defined. The finish is long and complex, carrying cassis, plum skin and fine earthy spice.
Bartolo Mascarello 2018 Barolo
Italian Red
Raspberry, wild strawberry and red cherry form a bright, transparent core, lifted by orange peel and rose petals. Wet stone, cardamom and soft earth add savoury definition without dulling the fruit. The palate is medium-bodied and poised, with fresh acidity and fine, integrated tannins creating a silky but structured feel. Floral and mineral notes persist through a long, precise finish with measured spice and gentle earthy depth.
Roses de Jeanne Cédric Bouchard VV/R23 Blanc de Noirs Champagne NV
French Wine
Fine bubbles carry citrus, red apple and pear, with plum skin and strawberry adding a subtle red-fruit accent. Blossom and chalk bring lift, while almond, nougat and fresh pastry build gentle richness. The palate is taut and energetic, its high acidity balanced by a creamy mousse and measured roundness. Mineral tension runs through a long, dry finish marked by lime, toast and a quiet saline edge.
Fuligni 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Italian Red
Light garnet in the glass, opening with rose petals, bright red cherry and wild strawberry. Cedar and gentle yellow spice add savoury depth, while a subtle peach note brings lift. The palate is poised and finely structured, with fresh acidity shaping the fruit and polished tannins providing quiet grip. Floral detail returns on a long, measured finish, joined by red berries, spice and a restrained earthy note.
Château Brane-Cantenac 2009 Margaux
French Wine
Warm black plum, Morello cherry and mulberry lead an expressive, mature profile. Blackberry and dark cherry remain clear through the palate, joined by earth, cedar and a restrained touch of vanilla. The texture is polished and balanced, with fresh acidity and resolved tannins carrying the fruit rather than masking it. Gentle spice builds toward a composed, savoury finish with lingering dark berries and fine mineral detail.
Château Haut-Bailly 2005 Pessac-Léognan
French Wine
Mature and composed, with blackcurrant, blackberry and dark plum framed by graphite, tobacco and worn leather. The palate is generous without becoming heavy, its ripe fruit held in place by fine, persistent tannins and a savoury mineral line. Cedar and earth emerge with air, while measured acidity keeps the texture fresh. The finish is long and quietly complex, carrying dark fruit, pencil lead and gentle spice.
Continuum Estate Novicium 2019 Sage Mountain Vineyard Red
American Red
Black fruit leads a vibrant, direct profile, with dark chocolate, brown spice and savoury tapenade adding depth. The palate opens plush and weighted through the middle, yet refined tannins keep the texture controlled. Graphite and an iron-like mineral note give the fruit a firm, volcanic edge without making the wine severe. Powerful but approachable, it finishes bright and persistent, with spice and mineral structure carrying the length.
The Mascot 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
American Red
Supple and expansive from the outset, with a broad aromatic profile and deep, polished fruit. The palate moves in smooth layers, balancing gratifying acidity with refined, velvety tannins. Its richness is controlled rather than heavy, allowing the structure to emerge gradually as the wine opens. The finish is long and burnished, with the fruit receding slowly to reveal a composed, savoury foundation beneath.
Henriot Cuvée Hemera 2006 Brut Champagne
French Wine
Even gold in colour, with a fine mousse and aromas of brioche, lemon meringue and jasmine. Pear and ripe yellow apple add fruit depth, while vanilla cream, hazelnut and oyster shell bring savoury complexity. The palate is rich but well shaped, with clear acidity and a lightly saline edge maintaining freshness. Rounded and mature, it finishes with lingering citrus, toasted nuts and sea-spray lift.
Brancaia Il Blu 2020 Toscana IGT 1.5 L
Italian Red
Currant, violet and cocoa shape an expressive, polished nose. The palate is full-bodied and concentrated, with wild berries bringing freshness through the centre. Firm tannins are creamy rather than coarse, giving the wine structure while preserving a smooth, composed texture. Subtle oak and dark chocolate tones sit behind the fruit, and the finish is rich and persistent, carrying sweet currant and savoury depth in measured balance.
Fonseca 2003 Vintage Port 1.5 L
Portuguese Fortified
Deep in colour with a brick-red rim, opening on ripe cherry, blackberry and blackcurrant. Dark chocolate and cocoa add depth, while mint and warm spice bring lift. The palate is rich and powerful but remains harmonious, with crisp fruit and firm, silky tannins carrying the wine without heaviness. A softening texture suggests maturity, yet the structure remains clear through a long, expressive finish.
Domaine Bachey-Legros Les Petits Clos Vieilles Vignes 2021 Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Morgeot Blanc
French Wine
White flowers lead a refined nose, with fine spice and a restrained vanilla note adding depth. The palate has breadth and substance, yet remains energetic and straight, with fresh acidity keeping the texture controlled. Orchard fruit sits at the centre, framed by gentle oak rather than covered by it. The finish is long and composed, moving through toasted hazelnut toward a clear mineral accent.
Domaine Ponsot Clos des Monts Luisants Vieilles Vignes 2020 Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru Blanc
French Wine
Pale yellow-green in colour, opening with peach, crisp apple and lemon zest. Honeydew and a light floral note sit above wet stone and restrained savoury spice. The palate is fresh and precise, with high acidity shaping a medium-bodied, lightly creamy texture. Citrus and orchard fruit remain clear through the finish, joined by mineral tension and a subtle honeyed accent that adds breadth without reducing the wine's energy.
Domaine Ponsot Clos des Monts Luisants Vieilles Vignes 2016 Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru Blanc
French Wine
Pale gold in colour, with lemon curd, ripe orchard fruit and a measured nutty edge. Preserved orange and almond add depth, while spice and wet stone keep the nose composed. The palate is broad and lightly creamy, balanced by firm acidity and a focused mineral line. A gentle oxidative note brings savoury complexity without overwhelming the fruit, and the finish is long, dry and quietly saline.
Domaine Ponsot Clos des Monts Luisants Vieilles Vignes 2015 Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru Blanc
French Wine
Ripe yellow fruit, pear and green apple open with lemon rind, almond and a quiet honeyed note. The palate is broad and creamy, yet fresh acidity and salinity keep the texture composed. Toast, chestnut and warm spice add depth around a core of citrus and orchard fruit. Full-bodied but controlled, it finishes long and savoury, with mineral tension carrying the richness.
Domaine Ponsot Clos des Monts Luisants Très Vieilles Vignes 2014 Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru Blanc
French Wine
Yellow fruit and citrus lead a rich, stony nose, with flint and restrained oak adding savoury depth. The palate opens broad and rounded, then gains freshness and tension with air. Lemon, pineapple and a light oxidative edge sit over firm acidity and clear mineral structure. Concentrated but not heavy, it finishes long, spicy and saline, with the fruit held in precise balance.
Legras & Haas 2018 Blanc de Blancs Millésimé Brut Champagne 1.5 L
French Wine
Brilliant straw in colour, opening with fine yeast, lemon confit, quince and green apple peel. The palate combines clear fruit with balanced acidity and a fine, creamy mousse. Salty mineral accents sharpen the middle without making it severe, while the orchard and citrus notes remain fresh and precise. Textured yet controlled, it finishes long with gentle creaminess and mineral lift.
Oddero Monvigliero 2021 Barolo
Italian Red
Translucent ruby in colour, with bright red berries, mint and white pepper leading an unusually graceful profile. Lilac, iris and cherry blossom bring floral lift, while a blood-orange note adds freshness and definition. The palate is silky and vibrant, with fine tannins carrying the fruit toward gentle spice and earth. Precise rather than heavy, it finishes long, perfumed and composed.
Jérôme Prévost La Closerie Les Béguines NV Extra Brut Champagne
French Wine
Golden in colour, with a fine mousse and an expressive smoky edge. Brioche, nectarine and lemon zest lead into chalk, wet stone and a subtle flinty note. The palate is taut and concentrated, driven by lemon oil, brisk freshness and firm linearity. Hints of honey and iron add depth without softening the mineral focus, and the finish remains long, bright and precise.