Selection
Croft 1967 Quinta da Roêda Vintage Port 750 mL
Deep ruby in the glass, opening with dark chocolate, black pepper, warm spice and black forest fruit. The palate is mouth-filling, with a sweet entry giving way to rich, ripe fruit and a lively thread of spice. Generous in texture yet still bright, it carries its mature character with notable energy. The finish is long and persistent, leaving dark fruit and sweet spice in balance.
Palmer 2020 Alter Ego de Palmer Margaux 750 mL
Violet, rose petal and ripe black cherry lead a vivid, perfumed bouquet. Blackberry and cassis add depth, while baking chocolate, cedar and crushed stone bring measured savoury detail. The palate is fleshy and seamless, with a bright core of dark fruit shaped by fine, powdery tannins and lively acidity. Fresh and expansive, it closes with berries, flowers and a long mineral finish.
Zenato 2005 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva Sergio Zenato 750 mL
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.
Château de la Maltroye 2014 Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Morgeot Vigne Blanche 750 mL
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.
Pio Cesare 2009 Barbaresco Il Bricco 750 mL
Ripe and dried black cherry meet rose petal, licorice and sweet spice in the documented profile. Truffle, black pepper, cedar, smoked meat and earth add depth. The palate is dry and full, with fresh acidity, high tannins and a long finish. Almond and oak detail round out a mature Barbaresco that remains structured and savoury.
Canalicchio di Sopra 2017 Brunello di Montalcino
Candle wax, ripe cherry and worked leather lead a deep, savoury aroma, with cedar shavings adding definition. The palate is full and fleshy, shaped by firm tannins and cranberry-like acidity. Mineral salinity runs through the fruit and keeps the structure precise. The finish is long and smouldering, returning to dark cherry, leather, smoke and a taut mineral edge.
Gaja 2015 Ca’Marcanda Camarcanda Bolgheri
Ripe black cherry and blueberry meet tobacco, iron and dark mineral notes. The palate is compact and concentrated, with succulent fruit, silky tannins and a sleek, tensile shape. Polished yet serious, it carries fine minerality through a balanced finish and is best served with grilled steak or lamb.
Remoissenet Père et Fils 2019 Pernand Vergelesses 1Er
Refined Chardonnay with white blossom and acacia at the fore, moving toward honeyed, amber and lightly spiced notes with time. Bright mineral energy gives the palate definition, while a harmonious texture keeps it graceful and composed. A quietly sophisticated white Burgundy for seafood risotto, grilled fish, sushi or nutty mountain cheeses.
Viña Don Melchor 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Puente Alto 750 mL
Deep garnet in colour, with blackcurrant, plum and red fruit at the centre of a precise, layered bouquet. Black tea, leafy herbs and a light red-pepper note lend savoury definition, while refined oak remains measured. The palate is dense but elegant, carried by fresh acidity and rounded, fine-grained tannins. Juicy fruit persists through a long finish, joined by dark berries, herbs and gentle cedar.
Athru Annacoona 14 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Vanilla, caramelized apple and orange oil open the aroma, followed by dried fruit and dark chocolate. The palate is rich and silky, bringing raisins, prunes and clove into salted caramel and warming spice. Sweetness is generous but balanced by depth and structure. The finish lingers on mocha, jammy cherry, vanilla and a measured trace of oak.
Marcoux 2016/23 Chateauneuf Du Pape VV
A benchmark old-vine Grenache cuvée showing soaring aromatics of kirsch, raspberry, and crushed cherry layered with rose petal, spice, and a subtle cocoa nuance. The palate is rich yet remarkably poised, with silken texture, fine-grained tannins, and a core of pure, ripe red fruit that balances power with elegance. Exceptionally long and refined on the finish, with a signature sense of purity and perfume that underscores its age-worthiness.
Athru Knocknarea 14 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Fresh linen, pencil shavings, sandalwood and cedar give the aroma a dry, quietly polished opening. The palate turns richer, bringing mince pie, caramel and dark sweetness into warming oak and gentle spice. The texture is full without becoming heavy. Pepper builds toward the finish, joined by cigar box, seasoned wood and a lingering echo of caramel.
Palmaz Vineyards 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Raspberry liqueur rises first, grounded by the mineral scent of wet stones warming in the sun. Black and blue fruit unfolds across a concentrated palate before moving toward sweet black tea. The Cabernet combines generous aromatic depth with firm but measured structure, finishing gently and with a calm, persistent sense of balance.
Champagne Jacquesson 2013 Dizy Terres Rouges Extra Brut
Crisp yellow orchard fruit, raspberry and wild strawberry meet white flowers, citrus and a touch of nougat. The palate is layered and seamless, with delicate red fruit framed by lively tension and an elegantly vinous texture. Honeycomb and fine spice add depth before a long, bright and seemingly weightless finish.
Bonpland Guyana Uitvlugt 19 Year Old Rum 500 mL
Caramel, green apple and brown sugar open over ginger and a restrained smoky note. The palate is velvety yet structured, bringing pear, apple and wine-like fruit into warming spice and a lightly astringent grip. The cask influence adds depth without masking the rum's Guyanese character. The finish is long and smoky, carrying grape, ginger, tobacco and lingering dry spice.
Legras & Haas 2014 Les Sillons Chouilly Grand Cru Champagne 750 mL
Pale gold with a fine mousse, this opens with lime zest, lemon, tangelo and golden peach. Cream, fresh bread and a gentle buttery note add breadth, while ginger and restrained oak bring subtle spice. The palate is energetic and finely balanced, moving from ripe orchard fruit toward a firmer mineral core. Salinity builds through the long finish, leaving citrus, chalk and a quiet savoury echo.
Giodo 2016 Brunello di Montalcino 750 mL
Ripe plum and red cherry lead an expressive, seamless bouquet, joined by rose, lavender and sandalwood. Walnut, tobacco and a light touch of toast add savoury depth. The palate is full yet fluid, with vibrant acidity and exceptionally fine tannins giving the fruit clarity and poise. Mineral detail builds through the middle. Long and polished, it finishes with cherry, flowers, spice and a clean stony echo.
Vietti 2018 Barolo Castiglione Magnum 1.5 L
Sour cherry, plum and crushed red berries lead a lifted, finely detailed bouquet. Rose petal, mint and alpine herbs add freshness, while tobacco, leather and white pepper bring savoury depth. The palate is structured yet composed, its bright acidity and fine tannins carrying the fruit with clarity. Long and chalky, it finishes with dried flowers, spice and a measured mineral grip.
Maison Joseph Drouhin 2009 Chambolle-Musigny Magnum 1.5 L
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.
A-F Gros Pommard Les Arvelets Premier Cru 2019
The Pommard 1er Cru Les Arvelets is Pinot Noir from a small plot. Hand harvested grapes are brought back to the cellar in less than 10 minutes. The vinification takes place in enamelled concrete vats and wooden vats. Cold maceration is carried out for approximately 3 to 5 days with a soft pump over. The wood for the oak barrels comes mainly from the forests of Chatillonais and Fontainebleau. This wine is aged on average 18 months, with 65% new barrels. Drink now through 2030.