Groot Constantia, Grand Constance, Constantia 2019 37.5cl
£54.44
This legendary sweet wine delights with aromas of caramel, toffee and dried fruit The natural acidity beautifully balances the sweetness of the wine, leaving a very elegant and persistent finish
Vietti, Barbera d'Alba 'Vigna Scarrone' 2021 75cl
£54.25
A Barbera of remarkable finesse, with ripe red and black cherry, vanilla and spice through to a full palate with balancing freshness, rich tannins and a long finish
Domaine Laporte Pouilly-Fume 'La Vigne de Beaussoppet' 2022 75cl
£30.76
The product of an especially fine 125 hectare site, whose distinction has been recognised since 1492, 'La Vigne de Beaussoppet' retains Pouilly-Fume s distinctive intense, steely focus, balanced by a plush, full, enveloping roundness - thanks to a proportion (30%) of barrel fermentation and lees contact Hints of smoke tantalise on the nose, interwoven with classic notes of tomato leaf and mown grass There's also an astonishing bouquet of white flowers and ripe stone fruits And it all carries harmoniously onto the palate, held together with a lilting acidity
Joseph Drouhin Chambolle Musigny Premier Cru Amoureuses 2021 75cl
£589.57
This well-named Premier Cru is a masterpiece of harmony, and is one of Burgundy's most subtle wines A generous palette of seductive aromas greets the nose, evolving from raspberry to kirsch, then deepening to truffle, mushroom, woody and musky notes, while remaining always restrained and elegant On the palate, the impression is of wonderful silkiness, with tannins of the utmost refinement and a lively freshness The delicate aftertaste leaves an impression of supreme finesse
Gramona Enoteca Brut Nature 2006 75cl
£195.36
Deep yet still vibrant rose-gold appearance It fills the senses with an immediately complex bouquet of aromas, showing astonishing complexity, precision and finesse Beeswax, pine resin, cedar, dried mango, candied citrus peel, crystallised ginger and butterscotch, with a savoury dried-herb richness It is super-sumptuous, with a genuine impression of 'mousse' from the nearly microscopic bubbles The hallmark of all Gramona's wines - that fabulous, mellow integration from cellaring under perfect conditions for many years - reaches its apogee in this unforgettable wine of height and depth, breadth and length Prestige Champagne and aged Montrachet cower in its shadow!
De Martino Cellar Collection Old Vine Carignan 'La Aguada' 2010 75cl
£33.98
From a low-yielding, dry-farmed old vineyard, planted in 1955, this wine is a 'field blend,' composed principally of Carignan, with a little Cinsault and Malbec, all grown on bush vines It has awesome complexity and attractively mature aromas of fragrant cedar wood, brambly fruit and black pepper In the mouth, there is lovely, supple tannin and a sense of fresh vibrancy, in spite of its maturity It has a beautifully-sustained, lingering finish Superb
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cask 23 Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 75cl
£304.99
Even at a young age, the Cask 23 shows clearly what it is: a blend of the choicest portions of the Fay and SLV vineyards It displays Fay's wonderfully vibrant and honest morello cherry aroma, along with toasted spices, a waft of woodsmoke and pencil lead It has the immediate succulence and completeness of SLV, harnessed to Fay's restraint and elegance It is indeed the perfect combination of the two - bravo! With fabulously refined texture, it is graceful, fine and pure, with such persistence of flavour that one sip can last for a minute or more Even though this has an exceptionally long life of 3-4 decades ahead of it, it is easy to appreciate at this early stage
Joseph Drouhin Grands-Echezeaux Grand Cru 2017 75cl
£727.36
In its youth, the wine displays aromas of great finesse, reminiscent of cherry and dark chocolate or cocoa bean, which is a delicate and sought after characteristic of this wine As the wine matures, these aromas evolve towards other refined nuances evoking undergrowth, truffle, fine leather and sometimes light notes of cigar or cedar wood The result is of great elegance and breed The tannins are refined and the silk and velvet of the body are a perfect match Very long aftertaste in which some of the aromas previously encountered are again in evidence and create the most elegant sensation
Undurraga 'Altazor', Maipo Alto 2020 75cl
£65.45
A perfumed wine with layers of deep red fruit and cassis interwoven with notes of graphite, mint and ripe guava, concentrated and opulent A showstopper of a wine!
Ocean Eight 'Verve', Mornington Peninsula, Chardonnay 2021 75cl
£38.80
The name Verve encapsulates its style, with a vibrant perfume of Granny Smith apple, honeysuckle blossom and lime zest enhanced by stone fruit flavours, long and elegant
Pelissero, Vanotu, Langhe, Barbaresco 2020 75cl
£86.23
A velvety and aromatic Barbaresco with expressive notes of raspberry and cherry, complemented by rose, sage, mint and thyme, sweet tannins and an everlasting finish
Pelissero, Tulin, Langhe, Barbaresco 2020 75cl
£67.18
A classic Barbaresco of great mineral expression, with perfumed aromas of red fruit, rose, tea, harmonious oak and refined tannins which beautifully frame the palate
Pelissero, 'Nubiola', Langhe, Barbaresco 2020 75cl
£43.85
An expressive Barbaresco with appealing notes of sweet red fruits, classic floral and dried herbs through to a velvety palate with a slightly dry finish
Feudi di San Gregorio 'Serpico', Campania, Irpinia Aglianico 2016 75cl
£59.33
A complex and warm wine bursting with balsamic sweet spices, liquorice, coffee and cocoa notes combined with leather and tobacco, mature and well flavoured
J de Villebois, 'Marnes Kimmeridgiennes', Sancerre 2022 75cl
£40.15
A classic and elegant Sancerre revealing aroma of citrus sorbet enhanced by delicate peppery and ginger spice, full-flavoured with a deliciously mouthwatering finish
Sylvain Debord, Meursault 2022 75cl
£100.97
A smooth, fresh and creamy Meursault, with hallmark notes of brioche and hazelnut underpinned by lively, balancing freshness and a long, elegant finish