Selection
Juvé y Camps 2021 Reserva de la Familia Gran Reserva Brut Nature Cava
Ripe white peach and apricot open with lemon citrus, fennel, toast and a touch of green tea. The palate is creamy, fresh and rounded, with a fine, sandy mousse and bright citrus tension. Long ageing brings savoury depth without heaviness, carrying the white-fruit flavours into an elegant, dry finish.
Taittinger NV Brut Réserve
Pale golden-yellow with fine, persistent bubbles, opening on delicate white flowers, peach and crisp apple. The palate is smooth and creamy yet precise, layering lemon, brioche, honey and a restrained touch of vanilla over lively acidity. Supple texture carries the fruit into a long, balanced finish with gentle richness and a clean mineral edge.
Venturini Baldini NV Montelocco Lambrusco Emilia IGP
Deep ruby with violet reflections, offering juicy black cherry and a lifted note of wild herbs. The palate is fresh and gently semi-dry, with soft bubbles, lively acidity and light tannins giving shape to the ripe fruit. A subtle savoury edge keeps the sweetness measured, leading to a clean, easy finish that remains bright rather than heavy.
Enrico Gatti NV Franciacorta DOCG Brut
Bread crust, green apple and pear lead, joined by pineapple, citrus and a gentle floral note. The palate is fresh and well balanced, with fine persistent bubbles and a crisp line of acidity carrying almond, honey and hazelnut. Toasted nuances and a savoury mineral touch shape an elegant, lingering finish.
Gérard Bertrand 2023 Héritage An 825 Brut Crémant de Limoux
Bollinger 2015 La Grande Année Champagne
Golden and mature in tone, with Mirabelle plum, orchard fruit and honey followed by blackberry, cherry and almond. The palate is broad, generous and finely textured, its creamy mousse carrying ripe fruit toward a layered finish of dark chocolate, citrus and cool mineral detail. Richly gastronomic, it suits roast poultry, mushrooms or nutty cheeses.
Champagne Lancelot-Pienne NV Accord Majeur Extra Brut 1.5L (Magnum)
Ripe fruit and gentle spice lead, framed by a golden colour and sustained, delicate bubbles. The palate is full and balanced, with a creamy, generous core sharpened by freshness and tension. Spicy roasted notes emerge through the resonant finish, while four years of cellar ageing adds depth and harmony.
Brisson 2019 Castillon
Blackbird Vineyards 2006 Illustration Proprietary Red Oak Knoll District
Black cherry leads with toffee, cocoa powder, iris and subtle leather. The palate is full-bodied and focused, bringing brambly berries, roasted meat, blackcurrant, coffee and tobacco into a rich, concentrated core. Persistent acidity keeps the texture composed, while sweet, velvety tannins carry the layered fruit and savoury detail through a long finish.
Sette Ponti 2017 Orma Toscana IGT
Dark fruit leads an intense bouquet, with warm spice and herbal notes bringing lift and definition. The palate is deep, rich and dense, yet soft tannins and light acidity keep the generous fruit in balance through a long, refreshing finish. A polished match for marinated beef, salami or medium-aged cheese.
Pavette 2022 Chardonnay
A generous California Chardonnay with brioche, Pink Lady apple and baking spice on the nose. The palate is broad and unctuous, showing ripe pineapple fruit and a rounded texture that carries well through the finish. Rich but approachable, it is well suited to roast chicken, buttery fish, corn dishes or vegetables served with a mild cream sauce.
Andrew Cain 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Ripe redcurrant, cranberry and blueberry open the nose, layered with fresh earth, mint, allspice and cigar box. The palate deepens into raspberry, dark cherry and cassis, with lavender, black trumpet mushroom and mocha adding complexity. Smooth, supple tannins frame the fruit, while cardamom and smoked cedar linger through an elegant, composed finish.
Ridge Vineyards 2014 Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains
Sage, mint and layered spice open an expressive aromatic profile, followed by a core of black and red fruit. The palate is poised and deeply structured, with savoury complexity gathering around the concentrated fruit. Fine balance keeps the wine controlled and energetic as it moves into a long, gently smouldering finish.