Selection
Selection
Vaudon XO Cognac
French Cognac
Violet and subtle fruit lead a delicate, composed aroma, followed by mango, walnut and candied orange peel. The palate is soft and silky, with exotic fruit bringing brightness while gentle oak and nutty depth add structure. Richness remains polished rather than heavy. The finish is long and elegant, carrying floral tones, orange oil, walnut and quiet warming spice.
Vaudon VSOP Cognac
French Brandy
Toffee, honey and salted caramel open with ripe plum and fig. The palate is smooth and delicately rounded, moving from candied fruit into white fruit and soft floral tones. Limousin oak contributes measured depth without masking the fruit. The finish is gentle and harmonious, leaving caramel, dried fruit, blossom and a quiet trace of warming spice.
Domaine de Joy XO 10 Year Old Bas-Armagnac
French Brandy
Vanilla and white flowers rise first, followed by caramel and polished oak. The palate is soft and balanced, with rounded sweetness framed by gentle wood spice and a supple texture. New Gascon and Limousin oak bring both character and elegance. The finish is long and composed, leaving vanilla, caramel, flowers and a clean echo of oak.
Meukow VSOP Red Edition Cognac
French Brandy
Candied orange, apple and plum rise with rose and polished wood spice. The palate is broad and smooth, moving from fruit sweetness into leather, liquorice and dark coffee. Vanilla softens the structure without obscuring the brandy’s dry edge. The finish is intense but controlled, leaving coffee, bitter cocoa, orange peel and warm spice. Serve neat or with a single large cube.
Delamain Pale & Dry XO Cognac
French Cognac
Vanilla, apricot and passion fruit rise first, followed by orange zest and a gentle almond note. The palate is finely textured and bright, with ripe fruit balanced by measured oak and warming spice. Ginger gives the middle a clean lift while citrus oil keeps the richness precise. The finish is persistent and composed, carrying candied orange, almond, vanilla and quiet spice.
Hennessy V.S.O.P Cognac
French Cognac
Fresh apricot opens with vanilla and a polished touch of mellow oak. The palate is rounded and supple, with soft fruit sweetness framed by warm spice and a quiet toasted note. The texture remains smooth and composed rather than heavy. The finish is persistent and gently warming, leaving apricot, vanilla, fine spice and seasoned wood in balance.
Hendrick’s Dry Gin
Scottish Gin
Cucumber and rose give the aroma its distinctive freshness, with citrus, juniper, chamomile and elderflower adding detail. The palate is smooth and dry, balancing cool botanical lift with a measured herbal core. Citrus keeps the middle bright while the florals remain controlled rather than perfumed. The finish is clean and composed, carrying cucumber, juniper and a light floral note in an even line.
Le Gin de Christian Drouin
French Gin
Fresh apple and juniper give the aroma an immediate lift, followed by rose, lemon peel and a fine thread of ginger. The palate is smooth and rounded, layering vanilla, cinnamon, almond and cardamom over bright orchard fruit. Floral citrus keeps the spice precise rather than heavy. The finish is clean and gently warming, with apple, juniper and sweet spice returning in an elegant, aromatic line.
Sipsmith London Dry Gin
British Gin
Floral meadow notes open the aroma, followed by rounded juniper and bright citrus. Dry juniper leads the palate before lemon tart and orange marmalade emerge, bringing a rich, complex citrus line through the middle. The flavours settle into a smooth, balanced and aromatic profile without losing their classic dry shape. The finish returns to spicy juniper, with dryness at the centre and a final hint of lemon tart.
Odd Society Wallflower Gin
Canadian Gin
Pimm’s No. 1 Cup 750 mL
British Liqueur
Complex aromas of bittersweet caramelised orange lead a fruity, refreshing gin-based spirit. A secret recipe combines gin with botanicals, warm spices and caramelised citrus, giving the palate a layered balance of fruit and herbal detail. Fresh citrus and herbs define the finish. Traditionally served long with lemonade and fresh fruit, it remains bright and aromatic.
Resurrection Spirits Dry Gin
Canadian Gin
Rye grain gives the aroma a distinctive, gently spicy foundation, lifted by classic juniper, West Coast pine and pointed lemon. The palate is bold yet balanced, with juniper and pine bringing dry botanical structure while a soft rose note adds measured floral detail. Sweet lemon keeps the middle bright. The finish is clean and aromatic, leaving rye spice, evergreen freshness, rose and citrus with steady persistence.
Tanqueray London Dry Gin 750 mL
British Gin
Juniper leads, supported by peppery coriander, aromatic angelica and sweet liquorice. Four botanicals shape the profile, bringing pine, spice, aromatic depth and gentle sweetness into balance. Distilled four times, the spirit is crystal clear and distinctly herbal. Floral detail appears in the finish, alongside the clear herbal character and central juniper. Peppery spice and sweet liquorice remain part of the established profile.
Coquard Le Coq Beaujolais
French Red
A bright, gently tannic Beaujolais with wild raspberry, red cherry and a touch of blackcurrant. The palate is light to medium in body, with fresh acidity and a quiet mineral note keeping the fruit precise. Serve it slightly cool as an aperitif or alongside roast chicken, pâté, mushrooms and other dishes that suit Gamay’s lively, savoury side.
Coquard 2019 Julienas ‘Jules Cesar’
French Red
A layered French red with crushed pomegranate, orange zest and red tea, lifted by a soft waft of vanilla. The palate is medium-bodied, with tight, fine-grained tannins giving shape to the aromatic fruit and a flavourful finish. Give it a little air, then serve with roast poultry, grilled pork, mushrooms or gently spiced charcuterie.
A-F Gros Pommard Les Arvelets Premier Cru 2019
Red
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.
Vilacetinho 2024 Grande Escolha V Verde
Portuguese White
A fresh Vinho Verde with citrus, peach and yellow plum, lifted by lemongrass and a clear mineral note. The palate layers stone fruit and restrained tropical tones over bright acidity, giving the wine both texture and drive. Clean and versatile on the finish, it is particularly good with oysters, goat’s cheese, grilled fish or gently spiced Thai dishes.
Clos Lapeyre 2018 Vitatge Vielh Jurançon Sec
French White
Ripe green fruit and citrus lead a concentrated, full-flavoured white, lightly touched with honey. The palate is rich and intense yet remains composed, with the two Manseng varieties bringing both weight and freshness. A powerful, expressive style for roast fish, creamy poultry dishes or firm mountain cheeses.
Lapeyre 2020 Jurancon Sec
French White
An aromatic dry white built around Gros Manseng, with dried apricot, peach, vanilla and a gentle floral note. Citrus and toast add lift and savoury detail on the palate, while the medium-bodied texture carries into a long, clean finish. Its balance of ripe fruit and freshness suits roast poultry, richer fish, creamy cheeses or lightly spiced dishes.
Rabasse Charavin 2016 Cairanne
French Red
A mature southern Rhône red with black cherry, dried plum and blackberry, layered with garrigue herbs, leather and peppery spice. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, with softened tannins and resolved dark fruit supported by earthy, dried-herb detail. Harmonious and settled through the finish, it is well suited to roast lamb, braised dishes or mushrooms.
Rabasse Charavin 2020 Cotes Du Rhone
French Red
A ripe Southern Rhône red with blackberry, black cherry and plum, framed by garrigue, pepper and licorice. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, with supple tannins, juicy dark fruit and fresh acidity keeping the wine warm but balanced. A savoury, lightly earthy finish makes it a natural partner for grilled lamb, roast vegetables or herb-seasoned sausages.
La Liquiere 2019 Nos Racines Faugeres
French Red
A concentrated old-vine Carignan with blackberry and blackcurrant at the centre. The palate combines depth with freshness, allowing the dark fruit to feel vivid while soft tannins keep the structure approachable. Striking but not heavy through the finish, it is a natural match for grilled lamb, sausages, roast peppers or other robust Mediterranean dishes.
Château Mouton Rothschild 2009 Pauillac
French Red
Opulent and seductive, with black currant, black cherry and plum surrounded by violet, cigar box, tobacco, liquorice, smoke and bitter chocolate. The palate is rich and satiny, its dark fruit controlled by fine-grained tannins, savoury mineral freshness and a long, pure finish. Still youthful, it benefits from three to four hours in a decanter before serving with veal or lamb.
Grosbois Gabare 2020 Chinon
French Red
A generous Chinon with ripe strawberry and raspberry fruit, a dusting of cocoa and a subtle leafy note. The palate is soft and succulent, with fine tannins and fresh acidity giving the wine an easy, harmonious shape. Serve it lightly cool with pâté, charcuterie, grilled pork or lentil dishes, where its bright fruit and savoury edge can work together.
Grosbois Clos La Henry 2020 Bourgueil
French Red
A smooth Loire Cabernet Franc with raspberry, graphite, green pepper and violet. The palate is refreshing and supple, with the red fruit and floral notes carried by a clean, understated structure. Made with minimal intervention, it finishes savoury and composed rather than heavy. Serve it with pâté, terrines, roast poultry, mushrooms or lightly grilled pork.
Smith Woodhouse Vintage Port 1980
Portuguese Fortified
Ruby with a mature brick rim, showing red and dark berries, anise, dried cherry and a quiet earthy spice. The palate is leaner and more savoury than opulent, with mellow sweetness, resolved tannins and a clean line of acidity leading to a cherry-stone finish. Graceful and ready to drink, it suits Stilton, aged cheddar or toasted almonds.
Graham’s Vintage Port 1985
Portuguese Fortified
Deep at the core with a fine tawny rim, offering ripe plum, dark berries, fig and baking spice over a subtle nutty undertone. Full-bodied and concentrated, the palate is remarkably soft, with integrated spirit, mellow tannins and enough freshness to hold the sweetness in balance. Persistent and composed on the finish, it pairs naturally with Stilton or walnut tart.
Fonseca 1985 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
Blackberry, blackcurrant and raisin lead an inky, concentrated bouquet, with dark chocolate and a gentle savoury note adding depth. Full-bodied and round, the palate carries abundant fruit over thick, well-integrated tannins. A firm backbone keeps the sweetness composed, while the finish is long and velvety. Decant carefully and serve with Stilton or dark chocolate.
Fonseca Vintage Port 1970
Portuguese Fortified
Mature and beautifully poised, with dried plum, caramel and orange peel layered with exotic spice, cocoa and warm red fruit. The palate is sweet but finely tensioned, combining generous fruit with fresh acidity, settled tannins and a gently warming spirit. Long, balanced and savoury on the finish, it is ideal with Stilton, dark chocolate or toasted walnuts.