Bordeaux
Bordeaux
Chateau Le Roc 2022 Bordeaux
French Red
Bright red and black fruit lead, joined by a restrained touch of vanilla and a classic savoury character. Medium-bodied and dry, the palate is approachable, with fine tannins shaping the fruit without hardening it. The finish is clean, balanced and quietly moreish. Serve with roast chicken, grilled sausages, lentils or a simple steak with herbs.
Château Cailleteau Bergeron 2022 Prestige Fûts de Chêne
French Red
Chateau Rousselle 2020 Cotes de Bourg
French Red
Blackcurrant and black cherry lead a ripe, creamy profile, with licorice and mint adding lift and savoury detail. The palate is generous and supple, balancing dark fruit with fresh structure rather than heavy extraction. Merlot provides roundness, supported by Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. Give it a little air, then serve with roast lamb, grilled beef, mushrooms or firm cheeses.
Château des Gravières 2022 Graves Rouge
French Red
A lightly woody, toasted nose opens with prune and licorice. Fleshy and robust on the palate, the wine carries its depth with measured balance and a generous, structured feel. The finish is firm and long, keeping the profile classic and composed. Serve with roast beef, lamb shoulder, grilled mushrooms or a slow-cooked lentil dish.
Féret-Lambert 2020 Costes Bordeaux Supérieur
French Red
Fresh and focused, with plum, cassis and red berry fruit framed by graphite and a discreet flash of spice. The palate is medium-bodied and neatly structured, balancing ripe fruit with fine tannins and bright acidity. A savoury mineral edge carries through the clean, persistent finish. Versatile at the table, it suits roast chicken, grilled lamb, mushrooms or aged cheese.
Chateau Feret-Lambert 2022 Bordeaux Superieur
French Red
Medium to deep garnet in the glass, with ripe cassis, cherry and plum on the nose, joined by gentle oak and a subtle butterscotch note. The palate is medium-bodied and composed, carrying dark fruit through soft extraction and rounded tannins. A clean line of freshness keeps the texture lively, while the finish is fine and persistent. Serve with roast lamb, duck or mushroom dishes.
Gravieres 2024 Rosé
French Rosé
Strawberry, red cherry and a light floral fragrance lead a fresh rosé. The palate is crisp and refreshing, with ripe red-berry flavours joined by a touch of citrus. A clean, zesty finish follows the fruit. The bright berry-and-citrus profile suits summer salads, lighter meats or tofu, while the floral note keeps the aromatic character lifted and direct.
Chateau Des Gravieres 2024 Graves Blanc
French White
Citrus, white peach, lychee and exotic fruit form a bright, finely detailed nose. Round yet fresh, the palate balances supple texture with clear fruit and a firm mineral line. A long, persistent finish keeps the wine composed and energetic. Serve with oysters, grilled prawns, white fish or light summer dishes.
Chateau Senilhac 2020 Haut-Medoc Cru Bourgeois
French Red
Garnet in colour, with an aromatic, fruit-led nose and a supple, generous palate. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot bring ripe red fruit, savoury depth and a gentle spicy lift. The finish is long and persistent, carrying a polished, composed character. A brief decant will let its aromatic detail settle into focus. Serve with roast beef, lamb, mushroom dishes or firm cheese.
Château Le Grand Verdus 2016 Grande Réserve Bordeaux Supérieur
French Red
Dark plum, black cherry and blueberry lead, with tobacco leaf, graphite, dark chocolate and baking spice adding savoury depth. The palate is medium to full-bodied, with rounded fruit, fine tannins and lively acidity keeping the wine composed. Earthy notes linger through a balanced, satisfying finish. Serve with veal chops, roast beef, grilled mushrooms or firm cheese.
Château La Croix Bonnelle 2019 Saint-Émilion
French Red
Warm blackberry and red berries sit at the centre, joined by vanilla and gentle baking spice. The palate is full and composed, with ripe dark fruit carried by firm, well-developed tannins. Freshness through the mid-palate keeps the structure balanced, and the finish remains savoury and persistent rather than heavy. Serve with roast beef, lamb shoulder, lentils or aged hard cheese.
Champ Du Moulin 2019 Bdx Superieur
French Red
A seductive Bordeaux blend with plum, blackberry and savoury herbs, accented by subtle oak spice. The palate is balanced and fruit-filled, with ripe tannins giving the dark fruit a smooth, composed frame. Approachable with a little air, it is well matched with roast beef, grilled lamb, mushrooms or firm cheese.
Le Grand Verdus 2018 Essentiel Natural
French Red
Garnet in colour, with red berry and blackberry aromas shaped by freshness and a light earthy note. The palate is concentrated yet smooth, with supple, rounded tannins coating pure Merlot fruit. Its sulphite-free style feels bright and composed rather than rustic, finishing clean and energetic. Serve with roast chicken, beef carpaccio, mushroom dishes or dark chocolate.
Château Calet 2019 Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux
French Red
Rated 91 points and a Best Buy by Wine Enthusiast, this Merlot-led red combines ripe black fruit with a dense, smoky structure. The palate is generous and powerful, yet fresh acidity and supple tannins keep the fruit clearly defined. A savoury, dark-fruited finish gives it useful length. Serve with roast beef, duck, mushroom ragout or soft-ripened cheese.
Chateau Croix Mouton 2018 Bordeaux Superieur
French Red
Juicy raspberry and crushed blackberry lead, joined by fresh red fruit and a subtle touch of oak and cocoa. The palate is full but easy-moving, with ripe fruit, smooth texture and enough structure to stay composed. It finishes clean, savoury and ready to drink. A dependable match for burgers, roast beef, lamb chops or lentil stew.
Château Roumaud 2016 Loupiac
French Dessert
Château Caronne Sainte-Gemme 2019 Haut-Médoc
French Red
Dark and classically structured, with blackberry, blackcurrant and briar framed by cedar, pencil shaving and a touch of loamy earth. The palate is medium to full-bodied, fleshy and supple, with sappy dark fruit, fine powdery tannins and fresh acidity. Dark chocolate, tobacco leaf and white pepper carry the savoury, composed finish.
Croix Mouton 2019 Bordeaux Superieur
French Red
Smoky plum and blackberry form a dense, dark-fruited core, with subtle spice, cocoa and liquorice adding savoury depth. Full and rounded on the palate, the mainly Merlot blend carries ripe fruit through tannins that are beginning to soften. The finish remains earthy and generous. Pair with braised beef, lamb or grilled mushrooms.
Dalem 2018 Fronsac
French Red
Deep garnet-purple, with baked blueberry, kirsch, redcurrant jelly and earthy truffle aromas. The palate is full-bodied and generous, layering black fruit with brighter red-fruit accents and a firm, velvety structure. A refreshing lift keeps the finish poised. Pair with roast lamb, braised beef, duck or aged hard cheese.
Brisson 2019 Castillon
French Red
Château Cailleteau Bergeron 2024 Tradition Blanc
French White
Bright and aromatic, with white peach, pear and citrus opening into a light tropical note. The palate is clean and brisk, bringing juicy white fruit together with a subtle mineral edge and enough texture to feel composed rather than simple. A fresh, persistent finish suits shellfish, goat cheese or a warm-weather aperitif.
Ferran 2019 Pessac-Leognan
French Red
A fresh Bordeaux red with a full, versatile palate and an easy sense of balance. Merlot brings rounded fruit and breadth, while Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot add structure and savoury definition. The finish is composed rather than heavy, making it a dependable match for roast beef, grilled lamb, mushrooms or firm cheeses.
Chateau Le Doyenne 2019 Cadillac Cotes de Bordeaux
French Red
Spice and blackcurrant lead the nose, with a lightly earthy, savoury edge. The palate is medium-bodied and direct, centred on firm, dry structure and bright red-plum fruit. Juicy acidity lifts the wine through the finish, keeping its ripe fruit focused and giving the close a fresh, lightly herbal turn.
Château Langoa Barton 2019 Saint-Julien
French Red
Dense and layered, with blackberry and other dark berries framed by mild spice, liquorice and discreet toasted notes. The palate is sappy and well structured, combining crisp fruit with ripe, firm tannins, a silky core and convincing length. Balanced but still youthful, it benefits from about two hours in a decanter before serving with beef or lamb.
Château Montrose 2011 Saint-Estephe
French Red
Dark-fruited and classically structured, with blackcurrant, blackberry, plum and dark cherry joined by cedar, tobacco, licorice, fine herbs and damp earth. Full-bodied but controlled, the palate combines firm, well-integrated tannins with fresh acidity and a mineral-saline edge. The finish is spicy, savoury and persistent; decant before serving with beef, venison or slow-roasted lamb.
Château Léoville-Las Cases 1985 Saint-Julien
French Red
Mature and beautifully composed, with cassis, wild strawberry and dark fruit joined by cedar, tobacco, dark chocolate, dried berries, crushed stone and rose petal. Powerful yet sophisticated, the palate is vivid and harmonious, with velvety structure and a long, lingering finish. Decant carefully for about one hour and serve with roast beef, lamb or mushrooms.
Château Léoville-Las Cases 1994 Saint-Julien
French Red
Elegant and mature, with blackberry, cassis and ripe fruit set against earth, liquorice, discreet spice, vanilla and oak. Medium-bodied, the palate has refined acidity, balanced silky tannins and a measured, savoury finish that shows a lightly drying edge. Give it about two hours in a decanter and serve with simply roasted beef or lamb.
Château Latour 2005 Pauillac
French Red
Black currant and black olive anchor a deep, brooding bouquet, layered with cedar, walnut, graphite, bitumen and savoury spice. The palate is muscular and intensely concentrated, its grainy tannins and cedary oak carrying through a firm, mineral and chocolate-toned finish. Still youthful, it rewards patience; if opened now, decant for about three hours and serve with roast leg of lamb.
Château La Fleur-Pétrus 1997 Pomerol
French Red
Ripe dark fruit opens with rose, violet and sweet spice, followed by a measured note of oak. The palate is supple and composed, with mature fruit, savoury earth and tertiary complexity held in careful balance. Silky texture brings depth without heaviness, while retained vitality carries the floral, gently spiced finish.
Château Lafite Rothschild 2000 Pauillac
French Red
Smoke, cigar wrapper, ripe plum and currant open into cedar, wet earth and warm spice. The palate is rich and full, combining deep concentration with bright red fruit, silky tannins and a measured dusty edge on the long, classic finish. Still poised for further development, it benefits from two to three hours in a decanter before serving with lamb or beef.