Selection
Selection
Mas de Daumas Gassac 2022 Blanc
French White
Complex stone fruit and citrus open with floral lift and a clear mineral line. The palate is creamy yet fresh, combining peach, apricot and orchard fruit with restrained richness and focused acidity. Gentle honeyed and candied-fruit tones emerge through the middle without overwhelming the wine's energy. The finish is persistent and layered, returning to ripe fruit, mineral detail and a polished savoury edge.
Krug Grande Cuvée Brut Champagne 375 mL
French Wine
Roasted hazelnut, citrus peel and dried flowers lead into layers of brioche, honey and warm gingerbread spice. The palate is generous yet precise, with fine bubbles carrying ripe and candied fruit through a creamy, energetic centre. Almond and nougat bring savoury richness without dulling the freshness. The finish is long and finely balanced, lingering on citrus, toast and delicately spiced nutty notes.
Franz Haas 2022 Schweizer Pinot Nero Alto Adige
Italian Red
Ripe cherry and wild berry notes open with pepper, leather and a cool savoury edge. The palate is elegant and finely structured, combining silky tannins with vivid red fruit and a harmonious, supple texture. Subtle spice adds depth through the middle without overt weight. The finish is long and composed, returning to cherry, berry fruit and gentle earthy detail with freshness and measured intensity.
Thierry Germain Domaine des Roches Neuves 2016 L’Echelier Blanc Saumur Chenin
French
Lemon and grapefruit open with white peach, delicate florals and a touch of honeysuckle. The palate is straight and energetic, combining tangy fruit with notable aromatic depth and a clean, focused texture. Citrus freshness keeps the wine lifted while the fruit gains quiet concentration through the middle. The finish is rich yet precise, lingering on white peach, lemon, flowers and fine mineral detail.
Jean-Philippe Fichet 2021 Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Chardonnay
French Wine
Pear and citrus open with acacia, lilac and rose petal, followed by a quiet note of fennel. The palate is generous yet energetic, with a finely textured centre and a clear, punchy line of freshness. Floral detail remains lifted as the fruit gains depth. The finish is precise and youthful, carrying citrus, pear and gentle savoury nuance with composed austerity and notable length.
Blandy’s 2000 Colheita Verdelho Madeira
Portuguese Fortified
Deep topaz with green-gold highlights, opening on citrus peel, toasted nuts and warm spice. The palate is medium-dry, satiny and layered, with sultana, mocha and candied peel set against bright, tangy acidity. Wood and old-brandy notes add savoury depth without muting the fruit. The finish is exceptionally long and integrated, lingering on dried fruit, hazelnut, spice and lifted citrus freshness.
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 Joseph Voillot 2021 Volnay Vieilles Vignes Pinot Noir
French Wine
Red cherry and raspberry open with delicate florals and a quiet earthy note. The palate is elegant and finely textured, with old-vine concentration balanced by lively freshness and supple tannins. The fruit remains clear and measured rather than heavy, while subtle spice brings detail through the middle. The finish is persistent and graceful, returning to red berries, florals and gentle savoury complexity.
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.