Selection
Penfolds Grange 1992
Refined and fully developed, with blackberry, blackcurrant and plum layered with liquorice, cinnamon, dark chocolate, dried herbs and smoky oak. Medium-bodied yet concentrated, the palate balances sweet ripe fruit with silky tannins, savoury cedar and a long, bittersweet finish. Decant for about two hours and serve with veal, lamb or slow-roasted beef.
Cartuxa 2018 Pera-Manca Tinto
Blackberry, cassis and plum lead a deep, dark-fruited profile, with cinnamon bringing measured warmth and spice. The palate carries the same concentrated fruit with a composed, savoury shape, while the finish remains long and quietly persistent. Decant before serving with roast lamb, braised beef or richly seasoned mushrooms.
Montevertine 2017 Le Pergole Torte Toscana IGT Magnum
Benromach 30 Year Old
Mature and richly sherried, with rum-soaked raisins, roasted stone fruit and vanilla framed by delicate baking spice. The palate is smooth and generous, layering Christmas cake, marzipan and icing sugar with warming spice and polished old oak. Fruit remains clear beneath the sweetness, giving the whisky balance and lift. The finish is long and rewarding, carrying dried fruit, vanilla and gentle spice with a composed, creamy persistence.
Chateau Leoville Las Cases 1982 Saint-Julien
Classic and commanding, with blackcurrant, cedar, lead pencil and forest-floor notes unfolding over tobacco and spice. The palate is full-bodied and concentrated, yet vibrant, with cassis and blackberry held by firm, mature tannins and a clear mineral line. Time in the glass brings greater lift and aromatic detail without softening its structure entirely. The finish is exceptionally long and intense, carrying dark fruit, cigar box and cool savoury depth.
Château Latour 1974 Pauillac
A fully mature, restrained claret with smoke and spice over gently evolved fruit. The palate is round and silky at first, then turns leaner as marked acidity and a lightly astringent finish come forward. Provenance matters at this age; stand upright, decant carefully for no more than thirty minutes and serve with simply roasted beef.
Angelus 2016
Black plum, blackberry and dark cherry rise from a deeply perfumed bouquet, joined by cedar, violet and a touch of bitter orange. The palate is rich yet energetic, with dense, refined tannins framing generous fruit and a fresh, dry core. Long and poised, it suits roast lamb, beef tenderloin or truffle dishes.
Penfolds Grange 2013
Powerful and intensely youthful, with blueberry, redcurrant, plum and mulberry joined by coffee bean, chocolate, allspice, Szechuan pepper and dry herbs. Richly textured and dense, the palate combines bright fruit with remarkably smooth tannins, precise balance and a long, spicy finish. Give it about four hours in a decanter and serve with roast lamb or beef.
Château Mouton Rothschild 1988 Pauillac
Classic and mature, with cassis, plum and red berry framed by cedar, walnut, pencil shavings, tobacco and earthy mineral notes. The palate is round and balanced, showing fresh acidity, ripe tannins, vanilla and a gently drying woody edge on the long finish. Bottle condition matters; stand upright, decant carefully for about two hours and serve with veal or roast lamb.
The Singleton of Auchroisk 1983 10 Year Old
Soft and honeyed, opening with green grape skin, acacia blossom and ripe plum. The palate is smooth and lightly framed, with honey water, orange peel and a gentle walnut note bringing sweetness and subtle bitterness into balance. Sherry-cask influence shows as rounded fruit rather than weight or dense spice. The finish is concise and mellow, returning to honey, citrus peel and a clean, slightly nutty fade.
Mouton Rothschild 1998 Pauillac
Powerful and still youthful, with crème de cassis and dark fruit layered with pencil lead, roasted espresso, tobacco, smoke, saddle leather and Indian spice. Full-bodied and concentrated, the palate combines depth with fresh structure, fine tannins and a long savoury drive. Decant for about ninety minutes and serve with roast beef, lamb or venison.
Château Mouton Rothschild 1995 Pauillac
Deep and brooding, with cassis, blackberry and black cherry joined by violet, cedar, coffee, dark chocolate, black pepper and incense. The palate is rich and layered, balancing a vibrant core of ripe fruit with velvety tannins and polished oak. Full-bodied yet composed, it builds through a persistent, savoury finish; allow generous air and serve with roast beef or lamb.
Château Mouton Rothschild 1999 Pauillac
An elegant, increasingly mature expression with black currant and blackberry layered with smoke, truffle, cocoa, mocha, coffee and warm spice. The medium-bodied palate is smooth and velvety, balancing firm ripe fruit with silky tannins and a long, structured finish touched by a slight dryness. Decant for about three hours and serve with lamb stew, duck or mushrooms.
Remoissenet Pere et Fils 1985 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru
Mature red cherry and floral notes meet mushroom, wet leaves, earth and a quiet umami edge. The palate retains a rich core of fruit, with fine acidity and softened structure giving it more life than the evolved nose suggests. Savoury woodland detail carries the finish. Bottle variation is pronounced at this age, so stand upright and decant gently only as needed.
Longmorn 23 Year Old
Rich and generous, with Jamaican ginger cake, honeycomb, milk chocolate and toasted malt forming a warm, rounded nose. Melon and crisp apple bring freshness to the palate, while cocoa and malt keep the fruit grounded. The texture is full but polished, showing sweetness without becoming cloying. The finish is exceptionally long, tapering through vanilla, subtle pepper and lingering chocolate with a calm, well-integrated warmth.
Oremus 1975 Tokaji Eszencia
Black tea and plum preserve lead the nose, joined by toasted almond and a smoky, briny edge. Exceptionally dense and oily in texture, the palate stays unexpectedly bright, with citrus lifting honeyed plum. Dried fruit, nuts and mineral tones build through a remarkably complex finish that feels poised rather than simply sweet.
Louis Roederer 2007 Cristal Brut Champagne Magnum
Golden with warm orange highlights and exceptionally fine, regular bubbles. Williams pear and redcurrant lead into hot pastry, baked apple, white chocolate and hazelnut. Concentrated yet refined, the palate is silky and velvety, with smoky depth, powdery salinity and energetic freshness carrying the wine into a precise, graceful and persistent finish.
Château Palmer 2018 Margaux
Dense and powerful, with plum, blackberry, cassis and blueberry layered with graphite, scorched earth, mint, tobacco and mocha. The palate is richly concentrated yet maintains fresh acidity, ripe tannins and a velvety texture, carrying its dark fruit through a long mineral finish. Still youthful, it benefits from about four hours in a decanter before serving with roast duck or beef.
Scarecrow 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Spiced plum, blackberry, mocha and cassis create a dark, concentrated aromatic profile, with floral lift and wet-stone minerality adding contrast. The palate is opulent yet balanced, placing dense black fruit inside a finely structured frame. Gravelly detail and integrated tannins carry the Cabernet through a powerful, remarkably composed finish.