Selection
Chateau Leoville Barton 2005 Saint-Julien
Blackberry, cassis and kirsch lead a deep, structured profile, joined by candied violet, wood smoke and cardamom. The palate is full and concentrated, with grainy tannins and fresh acidity framing the dark fruit. Cedar, graphite and leather bring classic savoury depth. The finish is long and persistent, returning to blackcurrant, spice and polished mineral tension rather than overt sweetness.
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Dried fruit, sherry and toffee open with a warm, polished richness. The palate layers honeyed nuts over mellow oak, with restrained spice providing lift and a subtle coastal salinity keeping the sweetness composed. Full-flavoured but not heavy, it closes dry and persistent, carrying dried fruit, gentle spice and a final savoury trace of sea salt. Serve neat or with a small splash of water.
Cesare Bussolo 2019 Barolo Fossati 750 mL
Rose petal and violet lead into sour cherry, blackberry and dried plum, with tar, tobacco and licorice adding a distinctly savoury dimension. The palate is structured and energetic, shaped by bright acidity and firm, fine-grained tannins. Mineral detail carries through a long, composed finish that balances fruit, earth and spice. Decant before serving with braised beef, osso buco, roast lamb, mushroom risotto or aged hard cheese.
Nardi Vigneto Manachiara 2016 Brunello di Montalcino 750 mL
Ripe blackberry and cassis open with dark chocolate, toasted oak and a clear mineral line. The palate is robust and concentrated, but precise acidity and velvety tannins keep the structure controlled. Spice and savoury detail build with air, giving the single-vineyard fruit both depth and definition. Full-bodied and persistent, it closes with polished power, mineral tension and a long, balanced finish.
Legras & Haas 2018 Blanc de Blancs Millésimé Brut Champagne 1.5 L
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.
Leoville Poyferre 2003 Saint-Julien 750 mL
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.
Drappier Grande Sendrée Rosé 2018 Champagne 750 mL
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.
Castello di Amorosa 2006 La Castellana Napa Valley Red Blend 750 mL
Pipe tobacco, blackberry and smoke lead the documented nose, while raspberry gives way to blackberry on the finish. Earth, dark chocolate, oak and black licorice add depth, with clove, white pepper, cherry, cedar and anise providing further detail. The palate is described as velvety, with dark fruit. The recorded blend combines Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Merlot.
Domaine Marcel Lapierre 2021 Morgon 3 L
Dried cherry, licorice and savoury spice emerge with a pronounced flinty note. Cool and sleek on the palate, the wine carries impressive concentration without losing its light-footed Beaujolais character. Fine acidity keeps the fruit precise while stony mineral detail tightens the frame. The finish is long, structured and harmonious, lingering on dried red fruit, spice and crushed stone.
Croft 1970 Vintage Port
Plum and dried blackberry open with black pepper, fig and a savoury coffee note. Medium-bodied and supple, the palate balances mature fruit with lively freshness and fine tannins, while liquorice, burnt toffee and raisin add depth. The finish is linear and gently warming. Decant carefully and serve with blue cheese, walnuts or chocolate.
Agrapart Minéral Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne
Lemon zest, bitter almond and white flowers rise over a pronounced chalky note. The palate is bright and tightly drawn, with fine bubbles and bracing acidity giving the citrus fruit precision. Saline and savoury through the long finish, it has enough depth for scallops, grilled fish, roast chicken or firm Alpine cheese.
Dal Forno Romano Vigna Sere Recioto 2004
Intense black cherry and kirsch lead a concentrated aroma, joined by violet, clementine and blackcurrant jam. Mint, chocolate and Christmas-cake spice add depth, while charred cedar and prune bring a darker savoury edge. The palate is powerful but sharply defined, its sweetness held by freshness and structure. The finish is polished and persistent, leaving dark fruit, cocoa, spice and aromatic lift.
Diplomatico Ambassador Selection Rum
Bright dark amber, with port-wine richness, dried fruit and cigar leaf opening over chocolate and toasted oak. The palate is full and layered, bringing raisin and nutmeg into almond, cocoa and dark toffee. Sherry-like sweetness remains balanced by spice and wood. The finish is long, warm and rolling, leaving fruit, chocolate, oak and a measured echo of espresso.
Figli Luigi Oddero 2015 Barolo 750 mL
Camphor, rose and wild herbs open over raspberry, ripe Morello cherry and a gentle earthy note. The palate is round and juicy, with polished tannins supporting the fruit and savoury layers of new leather, star anise, cinnamon and brown spice. The finish is balanced, persistent and already expressive, while retaining the structure expected of mature Nebbiolo. Decant carefully and serve with braised beef, porcini, truffle dishes or aged Piedmontese cheese.
Domaine Collet & Fils 2022 Chablis Premier Cru Vaillons 3 L
Elegant and finely structured, the palate carries notable density through a measured, linear frame. Its texture is composed and quietly expansive, balancing freshness with a subtle, rounded breadth from its mixed-vessel élevage. The wine builds gradually across the middle without losing precision. A very long finish preserves the same poised, understated character, making the overall impression clear, refined and complete.
Jean-Philippe Fichet 2021 Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Chardonnay 750 mL
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.
Oddero Monvigliero 2021 Barolo 750 mL
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.
Douglas Laing Old Particular Glen Grant 20 Year Old Single Cask Scotch Whisky
Elegant and quietly expressive, with lime, vanilla and honey opening over sweet malt and a restrained touch of oak. The palate is smooth and balanced, carrying citrus and light spice through a rounded cereal core. Mature wood stays in the background rather than dominating. The finish is medium to long, leaving vanilla, lime, gentle sweetness and seasoned oak in calm proportion.
Chateau Haut Bailly Grand Cru Classe 2019
A refined Cabernet-led Pessac-Léognan with cassis, black cherry and plum, layered with violet, tobacco, cedar, graphite and crushed stone. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, yet sleek and composed, with fine tannins and fresh acidity carrying the fruit into a persistent mineral finish. Decant before serving with roast beef, lamb or duck.