Selection
Pérez Barquero Solera 1955 Amontillado 750 mL
Perfumed and subtle on the nose, with toasted nuts, polished wood and a faint iodine edge. The palate is intense yet finely balanced, combining deep saline character with precise oxidative complexity. Sea salt, dried citrus peel and savoury spice keep the texture focused rather than heavy. The finish is exceptionally long, dry and crisp, leaving an elegant mix of coastal minerality, nuttiness and mature depth.
Jacquesson Cuvée No. 746 Extra Brut Champagne 750 mL
Ripe red apple and lemon confit lead, joined by rose water, white flowers and chalk dust. Fine bubbles carry a crisp, energetic palate, while subtle oxidative character adds depth without dulling the fruit. Biscuit, toasted hazelnut and gentle spice emerge through the middle. The finish is dry, precise and persistent, balancing citrus freshness with savoury complexity and a distinctly mineral line.
Château Lafon-Rochet 2017 Saint-Estèphe 750 mL
Cherry, licorice and lightly toasted notes open with a measured peppery lift. The palate is fleshy and smooth, framed by silky tannins and a clear line of tangy freshness. Ripe fruit and savoury detail remain balanced rather than heavy, with the texture becoming more polished through the middle. The finish is composed and persistent, returning to licorice while retaining freshness and gentle sweetness.
Szent Tamás Pincészet 2013 Mád Furmint 750 mL
Yellow fruit and lemon open with green herbs and a clear mineral edge. Medium-bodied and dry, the palate is shaped by vivid acidity and a clean, energetic line. Ripe fruit brings breadth without heaviness, while citrus, lean green spice and volcanic stoniness add focus and definition. The finish is notably long for the style, lingering on lemon zest, mineral salinity and fresh, precise acidity.
Paolo Scavino 2018 Barolo DOCG 750 mL
Vivid red berries and roses lead into tart cherry, dried raspberry, licorice, tar and earth. Medium-bodied and bright, the palate sets fresh fruit against fine, lightly firm tannins and lively acidity. Rosehip, anise and gentle spice add detail through the middle. The finish is long and polished, retaining silky structure, red-fruit clarity and a composed, balanced feel.
Pio Cesare 2020 Ornato Barolo DOCG 750 mL
Blackberry, damson plum and black cherry lead, accented by violet, cinnamon, nutmeg and dark licorice. The palate is dense and powerful, with firm, fine-grained tannins wrapped around concentrated fruit. Rusty mineral, graphite, smoky notes and bitter citrus bring lift and definition. The finish is thick yet polished, holding its structure through lingering spice, dark fruit and a savoury mineral edge.
Pio Cesare 2010 Barbaresco DOCG 750 mL
Violet, strawberry, raspberry and wild cherry rise with cedar, tar, licorice and balsamic herbs. Elegant yet intense, the palate has ample depth, juicy fruit and bright acidity framed by ripe, firm tannins. Vanilla, cinnamon, mocha and forest-floor notes build through the middle. The finish is long and polished, carrying cherry, licorice and fine savoury detail.
Pio Cesare 2018 Barbaresco DOCG 750 mL
Wild cherry, raspberry, rosehip and black tea open with cedar, tobacco and sweet spice. The palate is medium-bodied and polished, combining vibrant red fruit with lively acidity and refined tannins. Savoury forest-floor notes and iron add depth without weighing down the fruit. The finish is broad, velvety and persistent, leaving rose, tea and earthy detail in balance.
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.
Le Coste 2013 Paino Bianco Procanico 750 mL
Deep amber-gold in colour, with dried apricot, quince, crushed flint and a faint note of volcanic ash. The palate is full and textural, bringing ripe pear, chamomile, salted almond and honeycomb into focus. Bright acidity cuts through the breadth while firm, grippy tannins provide shape. The finish is persistent and mineral, retaining savoury tension and a clear imprint of its volcanic setting.
Domaine Louis Lequin et Fils 2018 Pommard Les Noizons 750 mL
Wilted violet, orange peel, red plum, raspberry, kirsch and dark forest berries rise over cedar, chocolate, scorched earth, licorice and vanilla. The palate is smooth and buoyant, its vibrant juiciness set against Pommard's rustic, savoury depth and gentle oak spice. Silky tannins keep the structure polished. The finish is long and harmonious, trailing black pepper, licorice and fine red fruit.
Luis Pato 2000 Quinta do Moinho Baga 750 mL
Dark fruit, red and black berries and mint lead, followed by leather, game, iron, menthol and a measured touch of vanilla. The palate is elegant and refined, with tangy, juicy fruit carried by lively energy and balanced structure. Herbaceous detail and a savoury, claret-like character deepen with air. The finish is composed and persistent, leaving dark fruit, earth and mature complexity.
Avennia 2016 Arnaut Boushey Vineyard Syrah 750 mL
Dark blackberry and blueberry open with grilled meat, crushed olive, black licorice, camphor and pen ink. Full-bodied and deeply concentrated, the palate remains balanced by bright acidity and sweet, fine tannins. Cracked black pepper, pan drippings, orange essence and hand-rubbed sage add savoury complexity. The finish is exceptionally long and nuanced, lingering on saline mineral notes, spice and dark fruit.
Prats & Symington 2016 Chryseia Douro 750 mL
Ripe blackcurrant, red plum and raspberry lead, layered with violet, dark chocolate, licorice and Earl Grey tea. The palate is full-bodied and polished, balancing generous dark fruit with lively acidity and fine-grained, velvety tannins. Pepper, graphite and earthy spice bring definition through the middle. The finish is long and fresh, carrying mocha, floral detail and measured structure.
Nicolas-Jay 2016 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 750 mL
Black cherry and plum lead, accented by violet, dried herbs and bay laurel. The palate is dense and focused, with brilliant red and black fruit framed by impressive tannins and racy acidity. Olive, savoury herbs and a saline edge bring definition through the middle. The finish is long and energetic, retaining bright fruit, mineral tension and a composed, structured feel.
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.
Pelassa 2012 Barolo DOCG 1.5 L
Garnet red opens with dried flowers, mineral notes and an earthy touch of tar. Rich and balanced, the palate carries mature tannins with a velvety texture and measured intensity. Dark cherry, tobacco and savoury spice develop through the middle, maintaining a classical, austere frame. The finish is persistent and composed, leaving mineral detail, dried rose and firm, polished tannin.
Louis Roederer 2016 Vintage Brut Champagne 750 mL
Fine, energetic bubbles lift ripe cherry, redcurrant and candied citrus, followed by hazelnut, warm chalk and delicate toast. The palate is generous yet precise, with nectarine and red fruit carried by a creamy, silky mousse. Mineral tension, subtle spice and a saline edge keep the richness clear. The finish is long and textured, lingering on citrus peel, chalk and roasted nuts.
Vietti 2021 Perbacco Langhe Nebbiolo 3 L
Ripe red fruit opens with mint, sweet spice and a lightly floral note. The palate is robust and generous in its youth, yet shaped by rounded, elegant tannins and enough freshness to keep the fruit clear. Savoury earth and dried herbs emerge through the middle. The finish is long and refined, leaving red cherry, spice and a composed mineral persistence.
Cavallotto 2010 Barolo Riserva Vignolo 750 mL
Rose and violet rise over ripe black cherry, crushed raspberry, dried herbs and a mineral edge. The palate is concentrated and finely layered, with firm yet velvety tannins carrying anise, liquorice, tobacco and savoury earth. Its structure is powerful but precise, gradually opening to balsamic herbs and warm spice. The finish is long and persistent, balancing depth with classical Nebbiolo lift.