Selection
Chateau Haut-Brion 1999 Pessac-Leognan
Deep red in colour, opening with red and black berries, mulberry and cherry, joined by woody vanilla, light caramel and liquorice. The palate is soft, harmonious and beautifully proportioned, with concentrated fruit and finely integrated structure. Gentle sweetness and poised freshness carry the balanced, persistent finish with exceptional charm.
Penfolds Grange 1984
Rich and mature, with blackcurrant, plum and dark berry layered with chocolate, caramel, mocha, cedar, menthol, smoke and tobacco. The medium-bodied palate is concentrated yet balanced, carrying supple tannins, sweet fruit and firm chocolate-toned structure through a long, warming finish. Decant for about one hour and serve with lamb, venison or slow-cooked beef.
Château Latour 2004 Pauillac
Cassis and dark cherry lead a refined bouquet, with carob, cedar, pencil shavings, nuts and floral notes of lilac, lavender and jasmine. The palate is round, supple and balanced, combining fresh acidity with ripe tannins, chocolate richness and a structured, elegant finish. Still developing, it benefits from about two hours in a decanter before serving with beef or lamb.
Mouton Rothschild 2001 Pauillac
Deeply coloured and composed, with bilberry and blackcurrant layered over cigar box, smoke, autumn leaves and supple leather. The palate is concentrated and richly textured, yet held in balance by fresh acidity and finely structured tannins. Graphite and smoked tobacco carry through the long, savoury finish. Decant gently and serve with roast beef or lamb.
Chateau Mouton Rothschild 2001 Pauillac
Deeply coloured and composed, with bilberry and blackcurrant layered over cigar box, smoke, autumn leaves and supple leather. The palate is concentrated and richly textured, yet held in balance by fresh acidity and finely structured tannins. Graphite and smoked tobacco carry through the long, savoury finish. Decant gently and serve with roast beef or lamb.
Château 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.
Bruichladdich 21 YO Black Art 1989
Lush and intriguingly aromatic, with almonds, raisins, red plum and strawberry layered over oak, cocoa and fresh floral notes. The palate is creamy and full, balancing chocolate, nuts and wafer biscuit with a saline edge, lemon brightness and restrained spice. Espresso and soft tannin add depth without making the whisky heavy. The finish turns fresher, carrying mint, grape, tangerine and lingering dark chocolate.
Chateau Haut-Brion 2008 Pessac-Leognan
Silky and layered, with black raspberry, ripe cassis and dark plum set against tar, spice and warm gravel. The palate is polished and concentrated, yet the tannins remain fine and elegant, giving the fruit a seamless, measured flow. Tobacco and subtle smoke emerge through the middle, adding savoury complexity without obscuring the freshness. The finish is long, balanced and persistent, carrying pure dark fruit, mineral depth and refined structure.
Château Mouton Rothschild 2014 Pauillac
Concentrated yet finely controlled, with cassis, dark berries, violet and lead pencil layered over restrained creamy oak and savoury herbs. The full-bodied palate has freshness, polished texture and sweet, ripe tannins, while mineral detail and spice carry the long finish. Still youthful, it benefits from three to four hours in a decanter before serving with grilled beef or lamb.
Henschke 2010/21 Hill Of Grace
Dark crimson with ruby hues. Intensely fragrant aromas of blackberry, Satsuma plum and blueberry are beautifully entwined with freshly crushed violets, anise and exotic five spice. The palate is plush and velvety with decadent layers of mulberry, dark red plum and redcurrant, revealing lingering notes of spice and pepper. The concentrated fruit core is balanced by fine, mature tannins leading to an elegant finish with exceptional length.
Glenfarclas 1988 30 Year Old Family Casks W18 Cask #1374
Deeply sherried yet controlled, with dried fruit, dark chocolate and freshly ground coffee layered over toasted oak. The palate is full and warming, bringing raisin, fig and cocoa into focus as cracked black pepper and firm wood spice add definition. Mature richness is balanced by a dry, savoury line rather than overt sweetness. The finish is long and structured, lingering on espresso, dark fruit, pepper and polished oak.
Glengoyne 25 Year Old Sherry Oak
Rich and composed, with red fruit, leather and brown sugar giving way to soft oak and cinnamon. Stewed fruit and Seville orange marmalade bring depth and lift through the palate, while the sherry-cask character remains rounded rather than heavy. The texture is smooth and generous, with spice gradually taking the lead. The finish is exceptionally long, carrying dark fruit, orange peel and a clear note of spicy liquorice.
Armand de Brignac Brut Gold NV Champagne
Orange blossom, peach and lemon open over vanilla, honey and the warmth of freshly baked biscuits. The palate is rich and expansive without losing definition, shaped by refined acidity and a persistent thread of crystallized citrus. A composed, celebratory style with real table presence; pour with lobster, roast poultry, buttery pastry or mature hard cheese.
Armand de Brignac Brut Rose NV Champagne
Wild strawberry, raspberry and red cherry lead into a light smoky note and the warmth of baked pastry. The palate is bright and lively, with a fine persistent mousse, silky texture and enough depth to carry the fruit through a long, composed finish. Serve with tuna tartare, roast duck, charcuterie or berry-led desserts that are not overly sweet.
Armand de Brignac NV Demi-Sec Champagne
Buttered brioche and candied fruit open with a generous, inviting character. The palate moves through dark chocolate, wild blueberry and crystallized citrus, its sweetness held in balance by substantial acidity. Rich without feeling heavy, it carries freshness into a long, polished finish. Serve with foie gras, blue cheese, lightly spiced dishes, tropical fruit or baked desserts.
Armand de Brignac NV Blanc de Noirs Champagne
Blackberry, ripe plum and dark cherry lead, with orange blossom and a fine mineral note adding lift. The palate is generous yet precise, moving through white peach and citrus into subtler hints of honey, licorice and warm spice. Structured acidity keeps the richness composed, while the finish remains long, polished and quietly savoury.
Armand de Brignac NV Brut Green Limited Edition Champagne
Peach, apricot and red berry aromas lead, followed by crystallized citrus, orange blossom and warm brioche. The palate is soft and creamy, with cherry and exotic fruit shaped by lemony freshness and subtle notes of vanilla, honey and toast. Rich yet composed, it finishes smoothly and pairs well with scallops, roast quail or freshwater fish.
Armand de Brignac NV Blanc de Blancs Champagne
Green apple and fresh citrus open with clarity, followed by white flowers, coconut and a fine chalky note. The palate is crisp and finely textured, its ripe orchard fruit held in balance by bright acidity and a clean mineral line. Elegant and persistent through the finish, it pairs naturally with shellfish, sashimi or delicate poultry dishes.
Château Haut-Brion 1994 Pessac-Leognan
Deep plum-ruby in colour, with black cherry and currant layered over truffle, earth, dried herbs, licorice and a smoky spice-box note. Medium-bodied, the palate is supple and harmonious, combining a plump, gently chewy texture with fresh lift and fine, still-present tannins. Savoury complexity carries through the long finish; decant before serving with beef or lamb.
Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2005 Pessac-Léognan
Sweet blackberry, cassis and spring flowers open over crushed rock and earthy mineral notes. Full-bodied and richly layered, the palate combines warm dark fruit with velvety yet firm tannins and an energetic backbone. Tobacco, cedar and savoury spice add depth before the exceptionally long, textured and precise finish.