Selection
Hospitien 2019 S.S. Riesling Kabinett
In 1805, Napoleon issued an imperial edict which consolidated all the various hospitals in Trier; homes for lepers, for the poor and orphanages. This was the beginnings of the foundation of the United Hospices, Vereinigte Hospitien, which was then part of the French Empire. Over 25 hectares of vineyards are cultivated mainly thanks to endowments and gifts, and are situated in the Saar and Mosel.
This beautiful expression of dry Riesling is versatile. Enjoy with seared scallops to Japanese curry. Honeyed petrol and white peach dominate the nose and palate.
Clos De Nines 2018 L’Oree
A ripe and expressive southern French red showing generous aromas of blackberry, black cherry, and plum layered with garrigue herbs, cracked pepper, and a hint of cocoa. The palate is medium- to full-bodied with supple, rounded tannins and a warm, fruit-driven core balanced by subtle spice and Mediterranean earthiness. Plush yet composed, finishing long and gently savoury with lingering dark fruit and herbal lift.
Pelle 2018 Salon Rouge Morogues
100% Pinot Noir grown on Kimmeridgian marl and limestone. Aged in a combo of 70% wood *Foudres and used 400L barrels) and 30% tank for 12 months.
The terroir of the village of Morogues combined with strict vineyard practices results in a beautiful Pinot that would not be out of place in a tasting of Volnays.
Moulin Borie 2015 Listrac Medoc
Kir-Yianni 2021 Xinomavro Ramnista
E Gonzales Blanco
A fresh and expressive blanco with aromas of green agave, lime zest, and subtle herbal notes, complemented by hints of white pepper and floral nuances. The palate is crisp and lively, offering clean agave flavors balanced with citrus, a touch of mineral, and gentle spice. Smooth and bright on the finish, with a refreshing, approachable character perfect for sipping or cocktails.
Doyac Le Pelican 2021 Haut Medoc
Le Pélican is the special cuvée or second wine of Château Doyac, crafted to be open-knit and earlier-drinking while retaining the estate’s polished style. It shares Doyac’s modern, fruit-forward character with an extra level of approachability.
In the glass, Le Pélican offers vivid aromas of red and black berries (raspberry, currant, blackberry) along with hints of oak spice and floral notes. The palate is medium-bodied and smooth – expect juicy, punchy fruit flavors that are fresh and easy-going. The tannins here are softer and more immediately supple, allowing the wine’s creamy dark fruit and subtle vanilla-cocoa notes to take center stage. A touch of peppery spice or graphite from the terroir adds interest.
The wine has good balance, with a lively acidity keeping the ripe fruit in check, and a rounded, silky finish that leaves impressions of sweet blackberry and a whisper of oak. As a whole, Le Pélican de Doyac is seductive and crowd-pleasing – it delivers the essence of the Haut-Médoc (cassis, cedar, fine tannin) in a more relaxed, ready-to-enjoy package, making it perfect for drinking while the grand vin ages.
Doyac Haut Medoc 2021 Cru Borgeois
Château Doyac produces a charming, well-balanced Haut-Médoc that has garnered praise in recent years. The wine is fruit-rich and finely tuned – overflowing with plump dark fruits (black cherry, cassis) yet kept lively by good freshness and structure. On the nose it shows aromas of ripe blackberry and plum along with subtle notes of peppery spice, cedar, and cocoa.
The palate is rounded and rich, with a refined, silky texture and supple tannins that give gentle structure. Layers of juicy Merlot-driven fruit are complemented by hints of dark chocolate, sweet spice, and a touch of graphite minerality. Despite the ripeness of fruit, Doyac remains elegant and medium-bodied, not heavy. The finish is impressively long and smooth, with soft tannins and lingering blackcurrant and vanilla notes.
In short, Château Doyac offers lots of fruit, balance and finesse – a modern Haut-Médoc that is full of charm, approachable when young (thanks to its polished tannins), yet with enough depth and acidity to age a bit. The overall impression is one of harmony: a fine core of ripe fruit, gentle oak influence, and a long, elegant close.