Loire Valley
Loire Valley
Maison Audebert et Fils Bourgueil 3 L Box
French Red
Black raspberry and red cherry lead a bright, easygoing Cabernet Franc profile, with earthy and chalky notes adding savoury definition. The palate is fresh and fruit-driven rather than heavy, balancing ripe berry flavour with gentle structure and a clean citrus lift on the finish. The generous box format makes it a practical choice for gatherings while preserving the region's lively, food-friendly character. Serve lightly cool with roast poultry, sausages, mushroom dishes or a casual charcuterie board.
Divin 0.0% Sauvignon Blanc
French Non-Alcoholic Wine
White peach, citrus and white flowers form a fresh, aromatic opening. The palate is clean and well balanced, with bright acidity sharpening the pale orchard-fruit character and keeping the texture light. A gentle mineral note adds definition through the middle before a crisp, dry-leaning finish. Serve well chilled with oysters, chèvre, grilled prawns, herb-led salads or simply prepared white fish.
Divin 0.0% Pinot Noir
French Non-Alcoholic Wine
Redcurrant, strawberry and cherry lead a bright red-fruit aroma, with blackcurrant adding depth. Mint, tomato leaf and a faint alpine-herb note bring freshness, while subtle caramel and vanilla round the edges. The palate is medium-bodied and lively, with refreshing acidity and fine, integrated tannins. The finish is clean, softly herbal and fruit-led. Serve lightly chilled with mushroom dishes, roast chicken, salmon or strawberry tart.
Ollivier Cottenceau Phénomène Dealcoholized Melon de Bourgogne 0.5%
French Non-Alcoholic Wine
Citrus and light orchard-fruit tones sit over a lean, mineral frame, with lees ageing adding subtle texture without sacrificing freshness. The palate is supple and bright, showing lively acidity, a faint natural spritz and a brisk saline finish. Serve well chilled with oysters, shellfish, soft goat cheese, vegetable terrines or simply prepared white fish. Its restrained sweetness and coastal profile make it especially useful at the table.
Lucid Absinthe Supérieure 750 mL
French Other Spirits
Anise and fennel lead with clarity, followed by earthy grande wormwood, grassy herbs and a measured layer of spice. The palate is intense yet composed, with whole botanicals giving the spirit depth rather than artificial sweetness. Traditional copper-pot distillation at the historic Combier Distillery in France's Loire Valley preserves a classic, herb-driven style, while the finish remains moderately long and savoury. Serve traditionally by slowly adding cold water, with sugar optional, or use a small measure to perfume a Sazerac or Corpse Reviver No. 2.
Clau de Nell 2018 Cabernet Franc
French Red
Bright red cherry and blackberry meet peppery spice, graphite and a restrained touch of cedar. The palate is full yet composed, with ripe tannins, fresh acidity and a supple, savoury finish. Biodynamic farming and stainless-steel ageing keep the fruit clear and energetic. Decant briefly and serve with lamb, mushrooms or lentils.
Clau de Nell 2018 Chenin Blanc
French White
Lemon, chalk and a gentle yeasty note lead into a broad, finely textured palate. Ageing on fine lees in seasoned French oak brings creaminess and quiet depth, while bright citrus, salinity and mineral grip keep the finish poised. Biodynamically grown and bottled without fining or filtration, it pairs beautifully with roast chicken, richer fish dishes or aged goat cheese.
Noëlla Morantin 2016 LBL Vieilles Vignes Sauvignon Blanc
French White
Ripe and textural, yet carried by clear tension and energy. Strong clay soils give this old-vine Sauvignon Blanc a broader profile than the estate's silt-grown parcels, while patient ageing in older barrels preserves definition. Organically farmed and made with minimal intervention, it suits goat cheese, roast fish, poultry or spring vegetables.
Noëlla Morantin 2017 Tango Atlantico
French Red
Fresh and fluid, with vivid red fruit, a light savoury edge and fine, ripe tannins. Cabernet Franc brings aromatic lift while Côt adds depth, creating a supple Loire red with purity and an easy, balanced finish. Minimal sulfur keeps the profile clear and lively. Serve lightly cool with charcuterie, roast chicken, mushrooms or lentils.
Noëlla Morantin 2018 Les Pichiaux
French White
Fresh, direct and fruit-led, with crisp citrus, orchard fruit and a light herbal lift. The palate is clean and bright, showing the easy energy of young Sauvignon Blanc vines without unnecessary weight. A minimal-sulfur, naturally made white that works well with goat cheese, shellfish, green vegetables or a simple aperitif plate.
Clos du Tue-Boeuf 2019 Rouillon Cheverny Rouge
French Red
Vibrant and supple, with raspberry and wild strawberry opening into cherry stone and a touch of pepper. Tart red-berry freshness shapes the palate, while soft, integrated tannins keep the texture fluid and easy to drink. The finish stays bright and fruit-led. Serve lightly cool with roast poultry, charcuterie, mushrooms or simple grilled vegetables.
Sébastien Riffault 2017 Auksinis Maceration Sancerre
French White
Deeply textured and savoury, with ripe apricot, candied citrus and honey joined by clove, flint and a subtle oxidative note. Extended skin contact gives the dry palate amber-wine depth, while lively acidity and mineral tension keep it focused. The long, spicy finish suits washed-rind cheese, roast poultry or richer vegetable dishes.
Sébastien Riffault 2017 Akméniné Sancerre
French White
Textured and distinctive, with red apple, orange and pineapple layered over ginger, warm spice and a clear mineral note. The palate is dry and gently oxidative, bringing ripe fruit and savoury depth together with measured acidity rather than sharpness. A long, earthy finish suits roast poultry, richer fish, washed-rind cheese or vegetable dishes with browned edges.
Château de la Ragotière 2019 La Petite Étoile Muscadet
French White
Clean and mineral, with lemon, green apple and white flowers set against a subtle saline edge. Lees ageing in sandstone egg-shaped vats gives the palate gentle texture while preserving the bright, dry profile. The finish is crisp, stony and quietly persistent. Pair with oysters, shellfish, grilled white fish or fresh goat cheese.
Clos du Tue-Boeuf 2021 La Butte Gamay
French Red
Juicy and finely savoury, with red currant, raspberry and dark cherry over crushed stone, violet and white pepper. The palate is light on its feet, combining bright acidity with a silky texture and fine-grained tannins. A fresh, mineral finish gives the ripe berry fruit definition. Serve lightly cool with charcuterie, roast chicken or mushroom dishes.
Domaine de l’Ecu 2021 Granite Muscadet
French White
White-gold in colour, with flint, citrus and oyster shell on an elegant, mineral nose. The palate is sharp and crystalline, carrying chalk, iodine and saline freshness through a long, sea-spray finish. Serve chilled with oysters, scallops, grilled fish, clams or mature goat cheese, or cellar further.
Domaine La Taupe 2018 AK 400 Gamay
French Red
Juicy red fruit and wild berries lead, with earth, dried herbs and a faint savoury volatility adding natural-wine character. The palate is light, energetic and gently textural, its refreshing acidity and lively tension carrying through the finish. Serve slightly cool with charcuterie, roast chicken, grilled mushrooms or lentil dishes.
Domaine du Nozay 2023 Sancerre
French White
Domaine Bernard Baudry 2020 Chinon Le Domaine Magnum
French Red
Vivid raspberry and redcurrant lead, with violet, graphite and a subtle leafy note adding classic Cabernet Franc character. The palate is fresh and buoyant, balancing juicy fruit with fine tannins and a savoury mineral finish. The magnum format suits a shared table with roast chicken, grilled lamb, charcuterie or lentils.
Florian Mollet Roc de l’Abbaye 2024 Pinot Noir
French Red
Sweet strawberry, cranberry and redcurrant lead, with rose petal, cedar and a light peppery note adding detail. The palate is silky and supple, balancing bright red fruit with fresh acidity and fine, gentle tannins. Smooth and refined through the finish, it suits roast duck, grilled salmon, mushroom dishes or herb-roasted chicken.
Domaine Pellé 2018 La Croix au Garde Sancerre Rouge
French Red
Vibrant red cherry and wild strawberry lead, with delicate florals and a cool mineral note adding definition. The palate is light and finely structured, balancing fresh red fruit with bright acidity and supple, measured tannins. Subtle earth and spice emerge through the clean finish, making it a graceful match for salmon, roast poultry, mushrooms or pork.
Domaine Grosbois 2024 Saumur Blanc
French White
Lemon zest, ripe pear and white peach lead, with white flowers, chalk and wet stone adding quiet complexity. The palate is fresh and energetic, balancing crisp citrus and orchard fruit with bright acidity and a finely textured feel. Honeycomb, verbena and saline mineral notes extend through a long, clean and focused finish.
Domaine Villalin 2018 Intemporel Genouillet
French Red
Garnet in colour, with a lightly toasted opening that gives way to wild strawberry and warm, smoky nuance. The palate is fairly dense yet well balanced by fresh acidity, keeping the wine lifted and composed. Spice gathers through the finish alongside notes of hay and white pepper, adding savoury length and character.
Claude Lafond 2023 Préambule Pinot Gris Rosé
French Rosé
Vivid and aromatic, with a clean burst of fresh fruit and a bright, easy lift. The palate is lively and direct, keeping its fruit clear and refreshing rather than sweet or heavy. A polished, understated rosé with enough energy for the aperitif table and enough presence for grilled fish, summer salads, fresh cheeses or lightly seasoned vegetables.
Domaine Philippe Delesvaux 2004 Clos du Pavillon Coteaux-du-Layon Saint-Aubin
French Dessert
Fresh white pear leads into apricot, persimmon, fig and dried tangerine, with honey, candied apple and a light butterscotch note adding depth. The palate is fully sweet and generously textured, yet lacy acidity and a fine mineral spine keep it precise. Almond and honeysuckle emerge across the long, composed finish.
Moulin Touchais 1955 Anjou
French Dessert
Translucent gold in color with hints of brown, a nose of smoky caramel with subtle truffle, and a palate of yellow apple with warm clove and Middle Eastern spices. The wine exhibits a rich sweetness balanced by its natural acidity, resulting in a long and complex finish.
Tasted in 2019 by Greg Sherwood MW, "Brine, tangerine peel, citrus, naartjie and pithy spicy herbal lift. Rich, sweet / sour tartness, bright, vibrant, deliciously juicy. Great salty opulence. Superb." - 96pts, Greg Sherwood
Vignobles Günther-Chéreau 2017 Monnières-Saint-Fiacre Muscadet
French White
A mature Muscadet with golden colour and a complex nose of baked apple, citrus, butter and stone. The palate is full and structured, its rounded texture balanced by a clear mineral line and steady acidity. Long and savoury on the finish, it is well suited to richer seafood, roast fish, poultry or dishes finished with brown butter.
Moncontour 2005 Nectar de Moncontour Vouvray
French Dessert
Layered tropical fruit moves through yellow plum, peach and apricot, with dried fig, quince and honey adding deeper concentration. The palate is soft and round yet held by fine tension, bringing candied fruit, fresh almond and gentle spice into focus. A long, waxy finish carries sweetness with clarity. Serve with blue cheese, fruit tart or almond cake.
Champalou 2003 Vouvray Cuvée CC Trie de Vendange 500 mL
French Dessert
Honey, brown sugar and baked pear form a concentrated, deeply inviting profile. Luscious sweetness gives the palate breadth, while fresh acidity keeps the texture balanced and remarkably clear. Generous and mature without feeling tired, it carries orchard fruit and caramelized depth through a long finish that pairs beautifully with blue cheese or fruit-based cakes.
Champalou 2015 Vouvray La Moelleuse
French Dessert
Gently sweet and supple, this late-harvest Chenin carries generous orchard fruit through a rounded, silky palate. Mouthwatering acidity cuts cleanly through the richness, bringing freshness and balance to the lingering finish. Expressive without becoming heavy, it is well suited to fruit desserts, blue cheese, foie gras or a quiet glass after dinner.