Orin Swift 8 Years In The Desert 2023 75cl
£50.98
An opaque core with a red amethyst rim, the wine opens with ripe raspberry and blackberry, dark plum preserves and hints of black pepper and clove An entry of heft, the palate is packed with blueberry and sweet black cherry along with touch of fresh herbs—thyme, savory and tarragon Long on the finish, the ripe tannins, a dash of ash, and notes of black tea round out the wine
Hattingley Valley Blanc de Blancs 2019 75cl
£45.88
A blend of the finest chardonnay grapes, from top parcels, a portion of this wine is fermented in both new and old Burgundy barrels before undergoing secondary fermentation in the bottle It has a pure fruit character, amazing flavour concentration and great ageing potential
Jaeger-Defaix Rully Blanc Premier Cru Rabource 2024 75cl
£35.81
A beautifully-crafted white Burgundy that tastes of fresh peaches and pears, seasoned with subtle oak and honey If you like Meursault, try this
Aiurri Rioja 2022 75cl
£45.06
Aiurri Rioja Alavesa is deep and dense, with impressively concentrated, ripe black fruit character There is impressive tannin structure, which mellows to a wonderfully velvety texture after airing for 45 minutes This is an outstandingly rich wine that can be enjoyed straight away, provided that it is decanted in advance, and it shows every indication that it could also cellar superbly Drink now and over the next 10+ years
Joseph Drouhin Beaune Clos des Mouches Premier Cru Blanc 2023 75cl
£212.28
It's not hard to see why Clos des Mouches is one of the most-admired Premier Cru vineyards, since it produces wines with the presence, power and structure to rival the Grands Crus The white should be treated almost like a red - serve cool, not cold, and you could even consider decanting to help bring out all it has to offer It shows magnificent, concentrated aromas of honey, poached pear and candied peel, with subtly-integrated oak It's full-bodied and potently intense, and yet has outstanding balance Savour it slowly for the flavours to unwind, and complex notes of beeswax and black truffle to emerge In the words of Veronique Drouhin, this wine "allies remarkably the complexity and elegance of a Batard-Montrachet with the power of a Corton-Charlemagne" It doesn't demand keeping, but it should age gracefully over a decade or longer
Thelema Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Magnum 2021 150cl
£54.71
This wine has a complex nose of mint, blackcurrant and chocolate and the palate is juicy and ripe There is a good layer of toasty oak in the background to complement the black cherry and cassis fruit flavours and grippy mid-palate tannin Very long, clean and elegant on the finish
Joseph Drouhin Beaune Clos des Mouches Premier Cru Blanc 2015 75cl
£166.85
It's not hard to see why Clos des Mouches is one of the most-admired Premier Cru vineyards, since it produces wines with the presence, power and structure to rival the Grands Crus The white should be treated almost like a red - serve cool, not cold, and you could even consider decanting to help bring out all it has to offer It shows magnificent, concentrated aromas of honey, poached pear and candied peel, with subtly-integrated oak It's full-bodied and potently intense, and yet has outstanding balance Savour it slowly for the flavours to unwind, and complex notes of beeswax and black truffle to emerge In the words of Veronique Drouhin, this wine "allies remarkably the complexity and elegance of a Batard-Montrachet with the power of a Corton-Charlemagne" It doesn't demand keeping, but it should age gracefully over a decade or longer
J Chivite Family Estates Coleccion 125 Chardonnay 2023 75cl
£39.54
Intense, complex aroma of smoke, bread crust, fresh hazelnuts, bergamot, mint On the palate it is dense and flavoursome, with a silky, fresh finish Lingering hints of verbena
Marques de Caceres Gaudium Reserva 2021 75cl
£50.44
Very dark ruby-red colour with shiny glints Notable for its intense, complexity and depth Brimming with layers of rich fruit, subtle minerals along with the depth of its distinctive character ripe black plums, touches of thyme as well as balsamic notes that enrich the overall finish a full-bodied flavour A lengthy and refined finish of great complexity This wine offers a range of rich notes, in keeping to the sensations captured by its aromas
Joseph Drouhin Saint-Romain 2022 75cl
£31.92
A very typical wine, representative of its terroir A bright golden hue, with a greenish touch Very fine aromas of white flowers (honeysuckle) and ripe fruit (yellow plums), evolving towards honey and gingerbread On the palate, straightforward and lively at first, then richness and roundness This wine dispalys a mineral "pebbly" ("caillou") quality is the hallmark of Saint-Romain