Ropiteau Freres, Saint-Aubin Blanc 2022 75cl
£55.18
A complex array of herbaceous, floral and citrus notes are layered with mineral accents through to a full-flavoured palate of wonderful length
Ropiteau Freres, Meursault 2022 75cl
£100.20
An opulent yet mineral Meursault with expressive aromas of peach, layered with floral blossom and lemony tones, through to a creamy, elegant palate with a mineral finish
Dopff au Moulin, Alsace, Brand de Turckheim Grand Cru Gewurztraminer 2019 75cl
£44.09
A full and aromatic expression of Gewurztraminer with caramelised ginger and lychee fruits on a full, fleshy, ripe and rich palate with a delightful balanced sweetness
Mosnel Franciacorta Brut Nature 75cl NV
£31.56
It opens to a thrust of vibrant, crisp fragrances, with cleanly-delineated citron and grapefruit melding gracefully into floral impressions of hawthorn, honeysuckle, and verbena, with just a hint of iodine At the same time, it conveys crisp fruit notes of white peach and gooseberry, marked by the generous effusion classic to youth, which equally characterises the full-volumed palate, taut, and energy-laden that concludes with a lively, full-flavoured finish
Frescobaldi Tenuta Perano Rialzi Chianti Classico Gran Selezio 2020 75cl
£48.52
Made entirely from Sangiovese grapes, Rialzi 2016 is bold, highly elegant and vibrant but never overpowering It has an intense, bright ruby-red colour The bouquet is complex and well-balanced: berries, violet flowers and spices are the dominant aromas, followed by notes of toasted coffee beans and tobacco, further emphasising the rich structure of Sangiovese grapes
Bodegas Verum Garnacha Ilusio CDVIN Rioja 2021 75cl
£52.32
This has a strikingly vivid, transparent cherry red colour, and an equally striking nose with the immediate appeal of fresh raspberries and rose petals, followed by layers of herbal, savoury, peppery, spicy complexity Fragrant, fresh, juicy and soft in the mouth, with cherry and strawberry jam, and a hint of lychee An irresistibly lip-smacking Garnacha
Bodegas Verum Iter SVS Tempranillo Rioja 2021 75cl
£46.91
This superb wine is intense yet elegant, with a wonderfully pure, deep, black cherry aroma, and a subtle coconut creaminess It is supple and soft-textured, and its gentle tannins allow early enjoyment, with potential for cellaring if desired It has fine balance of acidity to ripe fruit - just right
Gobillard Champagne Cuvee Prestige Cuvee Prestige Millesimee 2018 75cl
£44.22
This fine, vintage Champagne is from a terrific small producer who neighbours Dom Perignon and Taittinger Complex aromas of dried fruits and hazelnuts lead to an elegant palate of citrus blossom, greengage and honey, with beautiful balance and a silky finish This connoisseur's Champagne is made with hand-selected fruit from low-yielding old vines at sites in the middle part of the slope, which have optimal exposure to the sun and ideal drainage on chalky soil After starting with top quality raw material, the wine is cellared for a miniumum of five years to deliver the ultimate expression of premium Champagne - harmonious, balanced and sophisticated: a style that works perfectly as a distinguished food match or sophisticated aperitif
Fattoria dei Barbi Brunello di Montalcino 2019 75cl
£53.29
Deep, rich, savoury aroma of wild cherries over a complex medley of dried Provencale herbs, peppery spice, frankincense, cocoa and dried fruits (cranberry and black cherry) Succulent and velvet-textured, it is beautifully-balanced with fruit and herby-spicy complexity This seems to have developed over recent months, and is ready to drink sooner than some reviewers predicted - delicious now and over the next 5-6 years
Beaulieu Vineyard Tapestry Reserve 2017 75cl
£68.36
With a notably dark colour and concentrated black fruit character to match, the Tapestry Reserve unfurls in the glass to reveal deep, balsamic, soy sauce, earthy and spicy notes These add complexity to the gorgeously succulent black cherry fruit and leafy freshness On the palate, it is juicy yet lean, long and focused, with fabulous, fresh, natural acidity, and blackberries and blueberries coming out to play on the finish This sumptuous combination of Bordeaux varieties is dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, with the balance made up of Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc The wine is aged for 22 months in approximately 60% new French oak barrels
Chiara Boschis - E Pira Barolo Mosconi Organic 2019 75cl
£81.70
With a deep ruby colour and Nebbiolo's hallmark brick rim, and a nose of ripe, almost roasted, fruit, the 2019 shows off the concentration of this great vintage It's packed with ripe black cherry, dried cherry, milk chocolate, mushroom, prune and fig, and has powerful, chewy tannins There is masses of complexity here, but it will be better with at least a couple more years' bottle age If you're really impatient to try it now, slosh it vigorously into a decanter, and give it an hour to breathe At its best between 2026 and 2046 The Mosconi cru is a cool site - located at 370 metres elevation in Monteforte d Alba
Chateau La Gaffeliere Saint Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe Magnum 2016 150cl
£255.04
This Premier Grand Cru Classe Saint Emilion is utterly beautiful: expressive, intense, perfumed and so silky-succulent It has fantastic harmony and balance, and wonderful texture to the tannins The Chateau La Gaffeliere vineyard is superbly-situated: oriented towards the south, and covering 25 hectares, 22 of which are in a single parcel between Chateaux Ausone and Pavie Hillsides are calcareous clay, while the lower slopes are more sandy
Chiara Boschis - E Pira Barolo Mosconi Organic 2018 75cl
£81.70
The 2018 Mosconi has an alluringly mature, delicate orangey brick colour The nose is an attractive, aromatic, spiced bouquet of frosted rosehips, strawberries and cream, violin rosin, burnt amber, and high church frankincense On the palate, it's soft, succulent and so ready, with lovely, lithe elegance and irresistibly silken texture It could keep a few years, but it's so utterly delicious now, why wait? Drink 2024-2030 The Mosconi cru is a cool site - located at 370 metres elevation in Monteforte d Alba
Ca'Rugate, L'Eremita, Recioto della Valpolicella 2019 50cl
£39.50
A luscious and velvety textured wine full of raisined fruit flavours with a hint of sage complemented by a beautifully balanced sweetness