Selection
Selection
Jean-Philippe Fichet 2020 Meursault Chardonnay
French Wine
Greengage leads a restrained profile with fresh citrus and a lightly savoury edge. The palate is precise and intense, its clean fruit carried by a focused, linear texture. Gentle lees detail and restrained oak bring depth without overt heaviness. The finish is composed and persistent, returning to green fruit, citrus and fine mineral notes with the clarity and tension that define a carefully handled Meursault.
Domaine A.F. Gros 2016 Beaune Premier Cru Les Boucherottes Pinot Noir 1.5 L
French Wine
Raspberry and red cherry lead with darker cherry, gentle spice and a subtle earthy note. The palate is bright and finely shaped, combining generous fruit with polished tannins and a clear line of freshness. Quiet oak detail adds depth without becoming dominant. The finish is persistent and composed, carrying red fruit, spice and savoury nuance with the balance and restraint expected of a carefully made Beaune Premier Cru.
Le Clarence de Haut-Brion 2010 Graves
French Wine
Fresh red berries emerge after a little air, joined by cocoa and finely measured spice. The palate opens soft and composed, then gains depth through concentrated fruit and a firm but polished structure. Merlot gives the centre a supple feel, while the Cabernet varieties add shape, freshness and length. The finish is persistent and balanced, carrying red fruit, cocoa and subtle savoury detail with a calm, refined character.
Alta Mora 2017 Etna Bianco Carricante 1.5 L
Italian White
Yellow pear and fresh apricot open with lemon zest, wild sage and a flinty mineral note. The palate is lean and energetic, with bright acidity giving the fruit a clean, snappy shape. Crushed herbs and graphite add savoury definition through the middle, while the magnum format gives the wine a generous presence at the table. The finish is persistent and precise, lingering on citrus, stone fruit and cool mineral detail.
Paolo Scavino 2019 Barolo Prapo Nebbiolo
Italian Red
Black cherry and red cherry lead with lifted rose, mint and a measured savoury edge. The palate is structured yet composed, its ripe fruit framed by firm, polished tannins and fresh acidity. Notes of liquorice, tar, rosemary and gentle spice build through the middle without obscuring the fruit. The finish is long and focused, carrying dark cherry, herbs and fine mineral tension with classic depth and restraint.
Larmandier-Bernier Terre de Vertus Premier Cru Non-Dosé Blanc de Blancs
French Wine
Green apple and pear open with delicate citrus and chalky mineral detail. The palate is dry, precise and finely textured, combining depth with a clear saline line. Bright acidity keeps the fruit focused, while subtle lees complexity adds breadth without heaviness. The finish is long and composed, carrying orchard fruit, citrus, chalk and salinity with notable purity and quiet intensity.
Jane Eyre 2017 Savigny-lès-Beaune Premier Cru Pinot Noir 1.5 L
French Wine
Fresh red berries lead with lifted floral detail and a quietly savoury edge. The palate is open and juicy, favouring clarity and movement over heavy concentration. Bright acidity gives the fruit energy, while fine tannins keep the shape precise and composed. Subtle earthy complexity develops through the middle. The finish is persistent and detailed, lingering on red fruit, florals and gentle savoury notes.
Poderi Aldo Conterno 2019 Il Favot Langhe Nebbiolo
Italian Red
Aromatic and finely detailed, with red cherry, plum and rose layered over gentle spice and a subtle earthy note. The palate is medium-bodied and supple, combining soft fruit with delicate freshness and elegant tannins. Fine structure keeps the wine lively without making it austere. The finish is clean and persistent, returning to red fruit, florals and spice with a smooth, composed feel.
Remoissenet 2016 Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru Les Cazetiers Pinot Noir
French Wine
Black cherry leads an expressive perfume of violet, lavender and fresh mint. The palate is medium-bodied and poised, with finely drawn fruit and a graceful, almost weightless texture. Fresh acidity gives the wine clarity, while fine tannins provide quiet structure without interrupting its flow. The finish is persistent and detailed, carrying cherry, florals and a cool herbal note with polished restraint.
San Giusto a Rentennano 2018 Percarlo Toscana Sangiovese
Italian Red
Silky and gracious, with dark cherry and plum framed by lifted floral notes and fine spice. The palate is ample and creamy without losing precision, its ripe fruit carried by fresh acidity and polished tannins. Savoury earth and a subtle mineral note add depth through the middle. The finish is long and refined, returning to red fruit, florals and measured spice with composed persistence.
Two Hands 2005 Ares Shiraz
Australian Red
Ripe plum, blueberry and blackcurrant lead with raspberry and blackberry, followed by coffee, dark chocolate, smoke and liquorice. The palate is dense and full-bodied, yet unusually precise, with concentrated fruit carried by a refined texture. Cedar, vanilla and a savoury earthy note add depth without obscuring the fruit. The finish is long and layered, lingering on dark berries, chocolate, smoke and fine spice.
Stina 2020 Tribidrag Red
Croatian Red
Blackberry, blueberry and ripe plum lead, with liquorice and a measured oak note adding depth. The palate is dry, full-bodied and generous, its dark fruit carried by balanced acidity and soft, rounded tannins. Warmth is present but controlled, while a subtle powdery texture keeps the shape composed. The finish is long and spicy, returning to ripe berries, plum and liquorice with savoury persistence.
Elio Grasso 2015 Barolo Gavarini Chiniera
Italian Red
Floral perfume and ripe plum open with cherry, strawberry and darker fruit, followed by smoke, ash, crushed mineral, tobacco and tar. The palate is full and concentrated, yet fresh and agile, with bright acidity sharpening the dense fruit. Firm, finely structured tannins provide a serious frame. The finish is long and energetic, balancing creamy texture, mineral detail, dark fruit and measured spice.
Messias 1964 Colheita Tawny Port
Portuguese Fortified
Amber-toned and remarkably fresh, with dried fruit, honey, fig and raisin unfolding alongside balsamic and gently woody notes. The palate is intense yet balanced, its mature sweetness lifted by clear acidity and a persistent sense of freshness. Layered dried-fruit character gives the middle depth without becoming heavy. The finish is long and complex, carrying honeyed fruit, seasoned wood and savoury balsamic detail.
Méo-Camuzet Frère et Sœurs 2023 Chambolle-Musigny Pinot Noir
French Wine
Perfumed, crunchy red fruit opens with violet and rose-petal lift, followed by a quiet thread of spice. The palate is dry, medium-bodied and finely shaped, with fresh acidity giving the fruit precision and energy. Silky texture and fine tannins keep the wine graceful rather than weighty. The finish is pure and persistent, returning to red berries, florals and subtle spice with composed length.
Méo-Camuzet Frère et Sœurs 2022 Fixin Pinot Noir
French Wine
Bright cherry, redcurrant and crushed strawberry open with violet, herbal tea and a subtle wild note. The palate is medium-bodied, supple and silky, with crunchy red fruit carried by vibrant acidity. Fine minerality sharpens the centre, while slightly rustic, astringent tannins give the wine a compact, serious frame. The finish is detailed and lightly austere, ending on red fruit and pleasing salinity.
Méo-Camuzet Frère et Sœurs 2023 Fixin Pinot Noir
French Wine
Dark currant and berry fruit meet potpourri, earth, graphite and a subtle wild note. The palate is medium-bodied and velvet-textured, with fine depth and an even balance between red and black fruit. Fresh acidity keeps the shape precise, while dusty, mildly rustic tannins add definition. The finish is quietly persistent, returning to dark fruit, earth and graphite with composed length.
Tenuta San Guido 2022 Sassicaia Bolgheri
Italian Red
Cassis, blackberry and dark plum are lifted by bergamot, blood orange, Mediterranean herbs, cedar, graphite and fresh mint. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, with concentrated black fruit held in balance by lively acidity. Firm, polished tannins provide a fine-grained frame, while liquorice and damson add depth. The finish is long, structured and savoury, carrying graphite, herbs and dark fruit with composed persistence.
Laurence & Rémi Dufaitre 2016 Brouilly Boldness Gamay 1.5 L
French Red
Bright, aromatic fruit leads in a clear and lifted style, with the perfume taking centre stage. The palate is light on its feet and notably well balanced, carrying fresh fruit through a smooth, composed middle. Fine structure keeps the wine focused without adding weight. The finish remains clean and persistent, with lively fruit and a gently savoury note lingering together.
Celler Escoda-Sanahuja 2019 Nas del Gegant Red 1.5 L
Spanish Red
Strawberry, raspberry and cherry lead, with plum and darker berry fruit adding depth. Earth, leather and mineral notes give the aromas a savoury edge, while pepper, thyme and a touch of white pepper bring lift. The palate is dry and energetic, with a firm but balanced shape. Red fruit returns on the finish alongside earthy detail and gentle spice.
Nikolaihof 2002 Riesling Vinothek
Austrian White
Flint, baked apple and fresh apple open with mint, lanolin and a distinctly herbal lift. The palate is taut, fresh and poised, showing remarkable liveliness within a deep, contemplative profile. A slender line of acidity keeps the texture vivid, while firm, lightly astringent structure adds definition. The finish is long, spicy and crystalline, carrying herbs, apple and mineral detail with refined persistence.
Pio Cesare 2015 Barolo Mosconi Nebbiolo
Italian Red
Wild berry and bright red fruit lead, joined by red liquorice, balsamic herbs and a measured earthy note. The palate feels light on its feet despite its depth, with juicy fruit carried by a precise, finely drawn structure. Crushed stone brings mineral definition, while the savoury detail remains clean and composed. The finish is persistent and balanced, returning to red fruit, herbs and liquorice.
Domaine Pattes Loup 2018 Chablis Premier Cru Vaillons Chardonnay
French White
Crisp green orchard fruit opens with white flowers, orange oil and a subtle almond-paste richness. The palate is satiny yet incisive, balancing ample fruit with a firm line of freshness. Chalky extract brings definition through the middle, keeping the texture precise rather than broad. The finish is long and distinctly saline, with citrus, orchard fruit and mineral detail lingering in balance.
Château Haut-Sarpe 2015 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
French Wine
Spicy red fruit and ripe red plum sit at the centre, with liquorice adding a darker, savoury thread. The palate is medium-bodied and crisp, shaped by lively acidity and a gently tart, traditional profile. Fine tannins give the fruit a measured frame without heaviness. The finish stays clean and composed, carrying plum, spice and liquorice with restrained persistence.
Domaine Guiberteau 2017 Saumur Rouge Les Arboises Cabernet Franc
French Red
Straight and energetic, with a savoury core and a smoky bacon note that gives aromatic depth without weighing the wine down. The palate is taut and focused, carried by fresh acidity and a fine, silky tannin line. Its shape is elegant rather than broad, and the fruit remains restrained and precise. A clear saline note takes over on the finish, leaving a clean, persistent close.
Castello di Ama 2015 L’Apparita Merlot
Italian Red
Blackberry, black cherry and plum are layered with violet, black olive, vanilla, black pepper and juniper. The palate is full and enveloping, yet freshness keeps the dark fruit poised and precise. Silky, powerful tannins provide a firm frame, while balsamic herbs, tobacco and a mineral edge add savoury complexity. The finish is exceptionally persistent, carrying ripe fruit, spice and polished structure in balance.
Quevedo 1992 Colheita Port
Portuguese Fortified
Sun-dried fruit, candied orange and poached fruit meet cinnamon, grilled nuts, old wood and a quiet smoky note. The palate opens rich and full, then tightens through the middle as sweetness gives way to drier, more savoury detail. Bitter chocolate and warm spice add depth without obscuring the fruit. The finish is powerful, layered and very long, lingering on cinnamon, nuts and candied fruit.
Famiglia Cotarella 2019 Montiano Merlot
Italian Red
Black cherry, redcurrant and ripe plum meet sandalwood, cedar, balsamic herbs and a measured note of dark chocolate. The palate is full and concentrated, yet fresh acidity keeps the fruit energetic and clearly defined. Silky, polished tannins build a refined structure without heaviness, while rosemary, orange peel and gentle spice add lift. The finish is long, harmonious and savoury, with dark fruit returning.
Vignobles Levet 2014 Côte-Rôtie Améthyste
French
Blueberry, red plum, cassis and blackberry meet chimney soot, green peppercorn and a floral peony note. The palate is medium-bodied and firmly drawn, with lean red and dark fruit carried by bright acidity. Fine, dusty tannins provide a traditional frame, while earth and delicate spice add savoury depth. The finish is restrained but persistent, returning to pepper, dark fruit and a quiet smoky edge.
WALT 2016 Clos Pepe Pinot Noir
American Red
Candied raspberry, tart cranberry and darker berry fruit meet earth, white pepper and paprika. The palate is dense and expressive, yet fresh acidity keeps the ripe fruit lively and defined. Dark spice and a savoury mineral edge add depth through the centre, while fine-grained tannins provide a polished, controlled frame. The finish is long and clean, balancing berry richness with earthy spice and steady freshness.