The Witchery Selection

Champagne

Bin		£
18	Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve N.V.   Mareuil-sur-Aÿ	90.00
	Rich, yet possessing finesse and delicacy, one of the very best	16.00	125ml
46	Billecart-Salmon Rosé  Mareuil-sur-Aÿ	120.00
	Delicious, strawberry-scented rosé Champagne, with ultra fine bubbles	20.00	125ml

 

White Wine

1	Château Billot 2021  Bergerac, France	32.00
	A light & fresh Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon blend, with a lovely herbaceous nose	8.00	175ml
2	Sauvignon Blanc  2021  Mont de Joie, Henri Bourgeois, Loire, France	36.00
	Crisp and fresh with citrus, grassy aromas on the nose	9.00	175ml
3	Chenin Blanc  2021  Jordan, Stellenbosch, South Africa	44.00
	Lightly oaked with refreshing zingy acidity and expressive, honeyed fruit	11.00	175ml
4	Riesling  2020   Fritz Haag,  Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany	44.00
	Deliciously rich, crisp and fresh Riesling	11.00	175ml
5	Pinot Grigio  2021  Franz Haas, Trentino, Italy	46.00
	First-rate, high-altitude Pinot Grigio, from this exemplary producer	11.50	175ml
6	Bourgogne Blanc  Les Setilles 2020  Olivier Leflaive, Burgundy, France	68.00
	Elegant & bright Chardonnay, made from de-classified Puligny-Montrachet grapes	17.00	175ml

 

Rosé Wine

7	Rosé, la Source Gabriel  2021   Côtes de Provence, France	42.00
	A first-class Provencal rosé with some lovely fresh fruit	11.00	175ml

 

Red Wine

8	Frappato 2021  Incanto del Sud, Baglio Gibellina, Sicily, Italy	32.00
	Deliciously refreshing red berry fruits, balanced with smooth tannins & juicy acidity	8.00	175ml
9	Valpolicella  2020  ILatium Morini, Veneto, Italy	42.00
	Mid-weight with juicy soft berry fruits and black cherry flavours; classic Valpolicella	10.50	175ml
10	Shiraz/Riesling  2020  ‘Lion's Tooth of McLaren Vale’  Dandelion Vineyards, Eden Valley, Australia	46.00
	Big and juicy wine, that balances chewy fruit and freshness	11.50	175ml
11	Pinot Noir  2020   Pencarrow, Martinborough, New Zealand	40.00
	Ripe and generous fruit-driven, delivering classic Pinot character	10.00	175ml
14	Malbec/Cabernet Sauvignon  2019  Amancaya, Rothschild Catena, Mendoza, Argentina	48.00
	Beautifully proportioned & balanced Malbec, with a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon	12.00	175ml
12	Château Montaiguillon  2019  Montagne St-Emilion, Bordeaux, France	60.00
	Thick and ripe young claret, full of black cherries and chewy tannins	15.00	175ml

 

 Dessert Wine

bin	By the glass			Bottle
898	Carte D’Or, Coteaux du Layon 2021
	Domaine des Baumard, Loire, France	70ml glass  8.00	125ml glass  13.00	37cl	38.00
899	Tokay Aszu Blue Label 5 Puttonyos 2016
	Royal Tokaji Wine Company, Hungary	70ml glass   14.00	125ml glass   25.00	50cl	100.00
146	Château Doisy-Védrines 2004
	Grand Cru Classé, Sauternes, Bordeaux, France	70ml glass   12.00	125ml glass   20.00	75cl	120.00

 

Champagne

 

Non-Vintage
Bin		Year	£
18	Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve   Mareuil-sur-Aÿ	N.V.	90.00
	Family-owned, Billecart Brut Réserve is a fine, light and elegant Champagne; a blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay & Pinot Meunier, sourced from the best sites in Champagne, with a quality second to none.
27	Billecart-Salmon Extra Brut    Mareuil-sur-Aÿ	N.V.	120.00
	This extra-dry champagne is great example of the zero-dosage style; very dry, lean, crisp and refreshing.
15	Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut   Epernay	N.V.	140.00
	Renowned for delicacy and elegance, with lovely balance between fruit aromas and light, bready yeast notes.
20	Pol Roger Réserve   Epernay	N.V.	150.00
	One of the fuller and fruitier styles, this is an old favourite here. Blended from an equal proportion of the three permitted varieties, to give a rounded and very sippable glass of wine.
26	Bollinger Special Cuvée Brut   Aÿ	N.V.	160.00
	Bollinger make a unique and hand-crafted wine with attention to detail from the vine to the cellar. A fuller style that benefits from ageing in old oak barrels.
		N.V.	190.00
23	Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin   Reims
	It's hard to say anything more about this grandest of the Champagne Grandes Marques; A full, almost rich style is produced consistently by using a high proportion of  Pinot Noir.
30	Billecart-Salmon  Blanc de Blancs  Grand Cru    Mareuil-sur-Aÿ	N.V.	200.00
	This very fine Champagne is crafted entirely using Chardonnay grapes, from five Grand Cru vineyards. Typically fine Chardonnay bubble structure, with exceptional purity and intensity on the nose and palate.

 

 

Vintage
Bin		Year	£
19	Billecart-Salmon   Mareuil-sur-Aÿ	2007	200.00
	Lovely vintage wine only ever produced in very small quantities. Youthful, with a rich fruit character and very delicate bubble structure.
24	Pol Roger Brut   Epernay	2008	325.00
	One of the few remaining independent Grande Marques left in Champagne. Bright and fruity, with a delightful brioche nose and a clean, broad palate.
31	Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Nicolas François Billecart  Mareuil-sur-Aÿ	2002	350.00
	One of Billecart’s top wines and possibly the best in their portfolio (and really as good as anything else in Champagne). Generous and powerful, whilst retaining restraint and elegance; the epitome of fine Champagne.
37	Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs   Taittinger     Reims	2007	350.00
	Now back in the hands of the family, Taittinger’s Comte is on a roll, and this is one of the best. Rich, but with an ethereal lightness and persistence on the palate.
35	Clos Des Goisses   Philipponnat    Mareuil-sur-Aÿ	2004	400.00
	A rarity, one of only a handful of vineyard & site-specific, terroir- driven, wines to be produced in Champagne. Seldom seen and only really known to aficionados, this is one of the greatest Champagnes you will ever try.
36	Salon   Mesnil-sur-Oger	1996	600.00
	One of the great names in Champagne, Salon make only this one wine, a Blanc de Blancs; only releasing it in exceptional vintages. A classic 1996 with crisp acidity; now starting to unveil its huge potential.
29	Perrier-Jouet Belle Époque   Epernay	2008	600.00
	An elegant Champagne that celebrates the artistic past of this great house. The famous bottle, with its swirl of white flowers, echoes the delicate floral style of the wine, with aromas of honeysuckle, magnolia, pear & peach.
34	Dom Perignon   Möet et Chandon   Epernay	2006	500.00
	For many, the most prestigious of all prestige cuvées, blending 65% Chardonnay, 27% Pinot Noir and 8% Pinot Meunier. Rich aromas of intense fresh citrus fruits, with nicely rounded biscuity acidity.
40	Cuvée R Lalou    G.H. Mumm    Reims	1998	500.00
	Produced in very small quantities and released only in the very best years; made from grapes sourced from the most distinguished grand cru vineyards in Champagne, this blend of 50% Chardonnay and 50% Pinot Noir is elegant and complex
33	Krug   Reims	2000	600.00
	In a hot year that had many Champagne houses shying away from creating a vintage blend, 2000 saw Krug seize the opportunity to create this powerful, expressive Champagne, full of citrus peel, honey, brioche and candied apple character.
39	Louis Roederer Cristal   Reims	2007	600.00
	Once produced in crystal bottles for Tsar Alexander II, this wine offers sublime aromas of honeyed apple, toasted peaches, vanilla and honeysuckle.
	Please note that our vintage Champagnes bins 33, 36 & 44 are chilled to order.

 

Champagne Rosé
Bin		Year	£
46	Billecart-Salmon Rosé   Mareuil-sur-Aÿ	N.V.	120.00
	Consistently great non-vintage rosé, from this wonderful small house. Strawberry-scented with ultra fine bubbles.
44	Dom Perignon Rosé Brut    Moet et Chandon   Epernay
	Very rare wine from a great vintage. The sheer quality of D.P. rosé will be blatantly obvious to anyone fortunate enough to taste it.	2002	1000.00

 

Demi-Sec Champagne
Bin		Year	£
45	Billecart-Salmon Demi-Sec  Mareuil-sur-Aÿ	N.V.	160.00
	This sweet and rich wine has the same cepagé as the brut, but with an elevated dosage. Full-flavoured with a fine balance between sugar, alcohol and acidity, this is a superb accompaniment to for desserts with a subtle sweetness.

Sparkling Wine
Bin		Year	£
47	Prosecco Spumate   Modella   Italy	N.V.	42.00
	Crisp, deliciously frothy and filled with apple & citrus fruit character; this is classic Prosecco.
48	Cava Brut   Parxet   Spain	2018	45.00
	A delightfully fresh and zesty wine from this highly regarded traditional family firm, using organically farmed Macabeo, Xarel-lo & Parellada, the wine exhibits aromas of tropical fruit & white flowers.
50	Nyetimber   Classic Cuvée   England	N.V.	110.00
	English sparkling wine is finally getting the attention it deserves or fulfilling its potential, whichever way you prefer to look at it. Nyetimber have long been at the forefront and can certainly give most Champagne a run for its money; crafting their Classic Cuvée from the same vinous holy trinity of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir & Pinot Meunier.
51	Montlouis sur Loire   Triple Zero   Domaine de la Taille Aux Loups    France	N.V.	75.00
	A Pétillant Naturell Chenin Blanc from the pioneering wine maker Jacky Blot, whose organic, minimal interventionist wines now ensure that the Montelouis appellation share some of the limelight with it's better known neighbour Vouvray.

 

SPARKLING SWEET WINE

49	Moscato d'Asti Strevi   Conterno   Italy	N.V.	52.00
	Typically sweet & light (5% ABV) with masses of absolutely delicious sweet fruit, this is a top example of the lightly sparkling frizzante style, from this esteemed producer.

 

Bordeaux

Bin		Year	£
61	Château Grand Village,  Bordeaux Supérieur	2018	55.00
	Fronsac
	This is a side project from the owners of Château Lafleur is lavished with the same degree of attention to detail and is simply stunning.
58	Château Roc de Cambes	2011	250.00
	Côtes de Bourg
	Francois Mitjavile of Chateau Le Tertre-Rôteboeuf uses the same techniques here as in his far more expensive St-Émilion property, with equally impressive results. Very rich and lavish, yet still fundamentally Bordelaise in style.
63	Château Cantemerle	2015	120.00
	5ème Cru Classé
	Cantemerle is situated in Macau in the Southern Médoc and has a reputation for elegance. This is fine, light and ethereal claret with unmistakeable class.

 

Saint-Émilion

Bin		Year	£
59	Château Barrail du Blanc	2017	85.00
	Grand Cru
	This tiny property, just three hectares in size, is located in Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrons, planted on rather light, well-drained soils. Such terroir makes for generous & easy-drinking wines, at every stage of maturity
64	Clos Canon	2010	140.00
	Grand Cru Classé
	This is the second wine of Château Canon and under the ownership of the fashion house Chanel the quality has risen here in parallel with massive investment. Made from young vines during the properties replanting, this is a great wine from the superlative ’10 vintage.
67	Château Beauséjour Duffau-Lagarrosse	2005	300.00
	1er Grand Cru Classé
	A very good offering from this oft excellent property.
66	Chapelle d'Ausone	2007	350.00
	Grand Cru Classé
	This is the ultra-rare second wine of Ausone, one of the greatest estates in Bordeaux. Made from young wines in a rich, serious and deliciously accessible style.
70	Château Ausone	1988	600.00
	1er Grand Cru Classé (A)
	The only other St-Emilion to be classified as on a par with Cheval Blanc. A big bruiser of a wine, built for the long haul.
69	Château Cheval Blanc	1995	975.00
	1er Grand Cru Classé (A)
	A great Cheval Blanc and certainly one of the best wines made here in the nineties. A powerful bouquet of plum, blackcurrant and blackberry with roasted notes of coffee, with hints of leather and truffle at it comes of age.
68	Château Cheval Blanc	1985	995.00
	1er Grand Cru Classé (A)
	The eighty-fives have always been seen as pretty, but possibly a bit short term. This however is first class; up there with the great Cheval Blancs. Mature and quite lavish on the nose and palate, with no rough edges.

 

Pomerol & Lalande-de Pomerol

Bin		Year	£
77	Pensées de Lafleur	2008	475.00
	Not quite the second wine of the legendary Chateau Lafleur as since 1999 this has been made from a specific clay-rich plot of the Lafleur vineyard. Soft, gentle and harmonious whilst still rich, this is close to perfection.
80	Château Petrus	1989	5000.00
	Very serious Petrus from the wonderfully approachable 1989 vintage. Starting to open up beautifully now, like the 1990 a blockbuster wine, intense, rich and massively concentrated.
81	Château Petrus	1990	6000.00
	One of the finest wines ever to be produced at Petrus, or for that matter, all of Pomerol. A big, black, viscous glass of wine, this exhibits huge amounts of ripe, black, almost caramelised fruits on the nose and lots of rich multi-layered fruit, tannin and rich oak on the palate.

 

Pessac Leognan & Graves

Bin		Year	£
83	Château Couhins	2010	100.00
	Cru Classé
	Elegant on the nose and palate, with a harmonious aromatic complexity. Chateau Couhins exemplifies the refinement and long-lasting power of the top wines from Graves.
85	Château Haut-Bailly	2006	230.00
	Cru Classé
	From one of the top tiers of Pessac producers, with a great track record for consistency. Stylistically things are underplayed; silky rather than monumental, though not insubstantial.
84	Château La Mission Haut-Brion	2003	525.00
	Cru Classé
	One of the finest estates in Bordeaux and often on par with its sister property Haut-Brion. Forward wine from a warm vintage, that's drinking extremely well now.
87	Château La Mission Haut-Brion	1995	700.00
	Cru Classé
	This big, structured wine is built for the long haul and is now starting to drink well.
88	Château Haut-Brion	1995	800.00
	1er Cru Classé
	Of all the First Growths Haut-Brion matures quickest, yet lasts the pace with the best. Rich and complex on the nose with aromas of wood-fire smoke, blackcurrant and plum, with the depth and elegance that typifies this wine.
89	Château Haut-Brion	1996	900.00
	1er Cru Classé
	A very classically structured wine from one of the best vintages of the nineties. Tightly concentrated, with lovely balance; rewarding now and for the long haul; displaying a luxuriant nose of tobacco, black fruits and dried herbs.
90	Château Haut-Brion	1998	950.00
	1er Cru Classé
	Very good Haut-Brion from a vintage that excelled on the right bank and in Pessac-Leognan. Typically elegant with a ripeness of fruit in the middle, only found in the estates finest wines, while sweet black fruits, black olives, cinnamon, smoke and earth dominate the nose.

 

Saint-Estèphe

Bin		Year	£
92	La Dame de Montrose	2018	160.00
	As Montrose has risen in status and quality so has this superb second wine. Full and rich, with the delightful elegance associated with this vintage
94	Château Lafon-Rochet	2009	350.00
	4ème Cru Classé
	The road to greatness has been a long and winding one at Lafon-Rochet, but the vinous equivalent of the emerald city appears to be in sight. A very appealing wine, in the classic style of this great vintage, now maturing beautifully.
99	Château Montrose	2005	450.00
	2ème Cru Classé
	Montrose is now regarded as a true super second and this is one of the finest wines to ever produced there. Full scale and still firm with tannins, this is just starting to open up.
98	Château Cos d-Estournel	1995	485.00
	2ème Cru Classé
	Since Druno Prats too over wine-making here in 1978, the quality has soared, making this a true 'super-second' growth. The high proportion of Merlot used imbues a fatness not usually associated with the Médoc, well-demonstrated by this lip-smacking '95.

 

 Saint-Julien

Bin		Year	£
101	Château Lalande-Borie	2009	150.00
	This is the highly regarded second wine of Ducru Beaucaillou from a great vintage. Classically proportioned with some quite exuberant, forward fruit.
103	Château Léoville-Poyferre	2012	375.00
	2ème Cru Classé
	An estate that has risen in quality over the last 25 years and is now consistently producing some of the finest wines in the Medoc. A big wine for the vintage, still showing youthful vibrancy but still approachable.
102	Château Branaire-Ducru	2003	325.00
	4ème Cru Classé
	For a long time Branaire-Ducru was sold mainly in France, making it undeservedly obscure. The accent here is on quality and terroir, rather than modernity, as seen in this stunning ’03.
105	Château Léoville-Barton	2005	450.00
	2ème Cru Classé
	A grand old property with a history for age worthy claret and a loyal following in the UK. This is one of the all-time greats produced here and is ready for rewarding drinking right now.
104	Château Ducru Beaucaillou	2006	375.00
	2ème Cru Classé
	After a bit of a shaky period in the late eighties, Ducru returned to form with a vengeance, in the mid-nineties. A real powerhouse, with lots going on aromatically, and a reassuring weight on the palate.
106	Château Léoville-Las Cases	2005	700.00
	2ème Cru Classé
	As far as quality and critical appraisal go this estate easily holds its own with the first growths. A near perfect example from a near perfect vintage, this is a hedonistic treat that has just opened up for drinking.

Pauillac

Bin		Year	£
125	Château Lafite-Rothschild	1990	2500.00
	1er Cru Classé
	This wine typifies the style and complexity of a grand Bordeaux though still in its infancy.
121	Château Mouton-Rothschild	1998	2400.00
	1er Cru Classé
	A great wine from an insider's vintage and probably the best Mouton of the nineties.  Typically firm for the vintage, but with a super-ripe core of fruit now overcoming some serious tannin.
119	Château Latour	1995	2500.00
	1er Cru Classé
	A magnificent Latour still in the early stages of its very long drinking window. Classically proportioned with everything in the right place, thisis possibly the wine of the vintage, as is often the case with Latour.
120	Château Latour	1990	3000.00
	1er Cru Classé
	A monumental wine, just ready for those who like their Claret concentrated, yet suavely balanced. Classic Latour with the richness and power you would expect, now entering maturity with a great degree of elegance.
118	Château Latour	2000	3750.00
	1er Cru Classé
	Once again Latour produces possibly the finest wines of this excellent vintage. A very serious Cabernet-dominated effort that is at the start of its drinking window (this is from the 2016 release).
122	Château Lafite-Rothschild	1986	4000.00
	1er Cru Classé
	An awesome wine that is drinking surprisingly well given the rather austere nature of the vintage, in fact it's hard to imagine it getting much better. Massively fruity, with an almost regal opulence, with supple, rather than hard tannins.
123	Château Mouton-Rothschild	1982	4500.00
	1er Cru Classé
	One of the greatest Moutons ever, still remarkably youthful and adolescent rather than fully mature. A rich and opulent, perfectly open now after a fairly long tannic slumber.

 

Margaux

Bin		Year	£
128	Château Brane-Cantenac	2006	395.00
	2ème Cru Classé
	This is probably the first truly great wines to be made here in the modern era. Now up there with Palmer and Margaux itself, this is deep and powerful, with the sophistication expected from a Margaux.
132	Château Palmer	2004	850.00
	3ème Cru Classé
	Palmer is a third growth usually thought of as one fo the super-seconds and these days produces wines to rival the firsts. A beautiful Palmer showing the great elegance that could be achieved in this very under-rated vintage.
133	Château Margaux	1998	1500.00
	1er Cru Classé
	From an overlooked vintage that has gained plaudits over time, this is a great Margaux. Medium-bodied, richly perfumed, this has a voluptuous touch; definitely not a tannic behemoth.
134	Château Margaux	1995	2000.00
	1er Cru Classé
	After an inauspicious start, the nineties produced a series of decent vintages beginning with the excellent 1995. Margaux excelled in this year and this is first growth claret in all of its majesty.

 

Bordeaux White

Bin		Year	£
140	Château Grand Village	2020	70.00
	A stunning white Fronsac (70% Sauvignon Blanc/30% Semilion) from the owners of Château Lafleur. Dry, but with a depth of flavours not always found in white Bordeaux.
143	Blanc de Lynch-Bages	2017	200.00
	A very good example of the rare white from this rare white from this top-flight Pauillac estate. A fine pear-scented nose shows hints of citrus, with a lovely lively finish on the palate.

 

Sauternes & Barsac

Bin		Year	£
147	Château Guiraud	2003	110.00
	1er Cru Classé
	After a lot of time and investment Guiraud has risen from relative anonymity to become one of the finest estates in Sauternes. They are renowned for making powerful wines in a poised style, that even in hot vintages like '03 don't become too fat.
145	Château Rieussec	2011	195.00
	1er Cru Classé
	Since being purchased by Lafite-Rothschild in 1984 Rieussec has shown its potential as one of the finest estates in Sauternes. The style here is unashamedly opulent and supported by generous amounts of oak.
151	Château Climens	2003	220.00
	1er Cru Classé
	From one of the finest estates in Barsac, Climens' wines are the epitome of delicacy and complexity. This '03 is an outlier from an unusually hot vintage showing more power and concentration.
149	Château de Fargues	1997	240.00
	1er Cru Classé
	De Fargues was the sister estate of Yquem that remained with the Lur-Saluces family after LVMH bought its illustrious sibling. The selection here is as strict as Yquem and the élevage as lavish and lengthy, resulting in one of the finest wines in Sauternes.
150	Château d'Yquem	1997	850.00
	1er Cru Supérieur
	One of the finest Yquems of the nineties, starting to open up at this comparatively youthful stage. A great big wine (Yquem embraced the plus-size trend long ago) bursting with exotic scents, ranging from honeycomb to white peach.
152	Château d'Yquem	1990	895.00
	1er Cru Supérieur
	The last of a triumvirate of great vintages (preceded by 1988 & 1989) this behemoth is one of the richest wines ever made here.  Intensely botryised and seamlessly full; truly profound wine. (chilled to order)

Red Wines

Bin		Year	£
174	Bourgogne Rouge   Albert Bichot	2020	70.00
	A lovely Pinot Noir with a touch of firmness to it, from one of the most reputable producers in Burgundy.
Côtes de Nuits
171	Chambolle-Musigny	2015	225.00
	Domaine Coquard Loison-Fleurot
	With a name that hardly trips of the tongue this domain has gone from utter obscurity to critical darling in the last few years. The style here is elegant and transparent, with only light extraction and restrained use of new oak.
172	Morey St Denis  Trilogie	2012	200.00
	Domaine Dujac
	It really is hard to go wrong with the wines of this exceptional Domaine. Here is an opportunity to taste elegant, complex and flavourful Burgundy.
176	Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru	2011	250.00
	Domaine des Varoilles
	The vineyards of Charmes are known for producing some of the most elegant Grand Crus around Chambertin.  A lovely wine that opens with the beautiful perfume of Pinot, backed up with depth and structure.
173	Nuits–St.–Georges 1er Cru Clos Des Forets St.–Georges	2016	300.00
	Domaine de L’Arlot
	A beautifully situated monopole vineyard, owned by a very well-regarded property. Delicate but with great length and depth.
178	Chambertin Grand Cru	2007	425.00
	Domaine Louis Remy
	Remy's wines are known among collectors as Burgundy with a good deal of finesse. This Chambertin really knocks it out of the park offering an elegance that most wines can only dream of.
187	Gevrey-Chambertin Coeur de Roy	2014	395.00
	Dugat-Py
	Bernard Dugat-Py's wines are currently among the most collectable in Burgundy, mainly as the village wines trounce all but the grandest Grand Crus. Smooth, deep and rich without ever feeling forced.
178	Chambertin Grand Cru	2007	425.00
	Domaine Louis Remy
	Remy’s wines are known among collectors as Burgundy with a good deal of finesse. This Chambertin really knocks it out of the park offering an elegance that most wines can only dream of.
181	Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru	2012	495.00
	Joseph Drouhin
	First rate wine from the smallest of Morey’s Grand Crus. Mature but still fresh and opulent, with a lot to offer in the long run
191	Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru	2006	600.00
	Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé
	Made from the young vines from the domain’s Musigny vineyard. Brooding and intense, this is one of the finest examples of this wine ever released.
180	Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru	2008	950.00
	Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé
	Stunning wine from one of the greatest names in Burgundy and the largest landholder in this great vineyard. Known for their longevity, the wines only start getting into their stride after ten years.
183	Clos de Tart Grand Cru Monopole	2009	950.00
	Domaine Clos de Tart
	Once regarded as the finest of the Grand Crus of Morey-St-Denis, this wonderful wine is well on the way to regaining that reputation. A forward wine from a ripe vintage with a very long future ahead of it.
182	Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses 1er Cru	2015	1000.00
	Joseph Drouhin
	At this level Drouhin’s wines are the equal of any in Burgundy. This singular premier cru is easily on par with the finest grand crus in Burgundy
Côtes de Beaune

 

The Hospice de Beaune auction, established in 1851, is the World’s oldest wine auction.

All the wines sold come from exclusive plots of land bequeathed to the Hospice,

who in turn look after the vinification of the grapes.

Since 1999 James Thomson has been buying barrels of these exclusive wines and has made a

selection available in his restaurants. After purchasing the barrels, the élevage has been overseen

by the historic house of Albert Bichot, who are one of the great names in Burgundy

White Wine

Bin		Year	£

 

Red Wine

167	Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru Cuveé Madeleine Collignon	2004	250.00
	Hospices de Beaune
	This cuveé, the Hospices’ only vineyards in the Cotes-du-Nuits, is always one of the stars of the famous auction. Lots of hedonistic forest fruit aromas on the nose, with a decent amount of grip on the palate.
192	Hautes-Côtes-Beaune	2018	70.00
	Domaine Rollin
	Situated to the north-west of Beaune in the direction of Savigny-Les-Beaune, this beautiful 34.5-acre parcel produces gloriously fragrant, supple, fruity, easy to drink wines.
199	Beaune 1er Cru Clos du Roi	2012	145.00
	Luc Camus-Bruchon
	Luc Camus is a wine maker who gets better with every vintage.  This is from a tiny plot of Beaune 1er Cru from which Luc makes a gloriously ripe and silky wine.  This is Burgundy at its most ravishing, elegant and full of fruit
202	Beaune 1er Cru Clos de Mouches	2012	260.00
	Joseph Drouhin
	Drouhin’s wines are some of the finest in Burgundy and exemplify elegance and a deftness of touch, over weight and extraction. One of their signature wines from a near monopole vineyard and an excellent vintage

 

Beaujolais

Red Wine

Bin		Year	£
209	Moulin-À-Vent   Cœur de Terroirs   VieillesVignes	2015	90.00
	Domaine Labruyère
	Beaujolais is becoming fashionable again, as many are seeking lighter, more gastronomic wines, and Labruyère excel at making some of the very best. Crafted with the elegance of fine Burgundy, whilst remaining a true Beaujolais in style.
210	Fleurie   Clos Vernay	2017	95.00
	Domaine Lafarge-Vial
	This is the quality-led Beaujolais outpost of the famed Lafarges of Volnay. Unsurprisingly reminiscent of fine Côte de Beaune, this is high-level winemaking with a very fine structure

 

White Wine

Bin		Year	£
Chablis
215	Chablis	2020	90.00
	Domaine Long-Depaquit
	Though its single vineyard wines are fêted, this domain’s A.C.  Chablis are a benchmark of depth and quality; typifying what is great about Chablis, with firm acidity & a complex, chalky finish
217	Chablis   1er Cru Vaillons	2019	110.00
	Albert Bichot  Domaine Long-Depaquit
	Long-Depaquit’s wines are held in high regard and they are widely seen as one of the best half dozen or so producers here. The wines are steely, focused and un-oaked with good depth on the palate
219	Chablis   1er Cru Beauroy	2020	115.00
	Laurent Tribut
	The Tributs produce miniscule quantities of great wine at their tiny five-hectare domain. Lean, edgy and terroir driven; a great expression of Chablis
218	Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume	2018	120.00
	Domaine Garnier
	The Garnier brothers buy the grapes for this wine from two parcels where the vines are 45 and 20 years old. Aged in one 2-year-old foudre, its lemon-flecked fruit has a saline edge, from limestone delineating the finish.
221	Chablis Grand Cru Valmur	2019	160.00
	Prieuré Saint Côme
	Chablis of the first order, this is traditionally made, vinified in vats and aged in neutral large oak foudres for a year before bottling. Fresh and bright but carrying that extra weight and complexity you would expect at Grand Cru level.

 

Mâconnais & Côtes Chalonnaise

Bin		Year	£
223	Viré Clessé   'Quintaine'	2014	80.00
	Domaine Rene Michel et Fils
	Clessé is one of the most highly thought-of villages in the Mâconnais & this cuvée must surely be one of the top wines in the A.C., its robust charm backed up with complex layers of fruit, exotic oils, minerals and gentle acidity
225	Montagny   1er Cru Les Bonneveaux	2020	95.00
	Olivier Leflaive
	Olivier Leflaive has cemented his reputation as an innovator, both as negociant and grower. Classic Montagny from a rich, forward vintage with fine mineral and slightly toasty characteristics.
229	Mâcon-Verze	2017	95.00
	Domaine Leflaive
	Now a fixture in this renowned domain’s portfolio, this delicious Mâcon shows the grandeur of the wines made here, but at a slightly less grand price. Made for rewarding drinking on release and from one of a run of fine white vintages in Burgundy

 

Côte de Beaune

White Wine

Bin		Year	£
233	Puligny-Montrachet   Les Nosroyes	2018	175.00
	Domaine Génot Boulanger
	Located just below the exceptional premier cru Les Perrières, this Domaine takes a non-interventionist approach to wine making, here producing their first organic Puligny; this is stylish and suave, generous yet balanced, with notes of plum fruit, quince and a citrus twist on the finish.
232	Chassagne-Montrachet   1er Cru Les Chenevottes	2019	220.00
	Jean-Nöel Gagnard
	Beautifully open, yet fresh and well-balanced Chardonnay, with classic Gagnard Chassagne buttery, honeyed & deliciously ripe stone fruits, with a touch of lemony citrus to balance, typifying this renowned producers’ style & all-round excellence.
238	Meursault-Perrières   1er Cru	2018	260.00
	Château de Meursault
	Over the last decade investment, innovation and superior wine-making knowledge have propelled this historic Domaine to one of the most esteemed estates in Burgundy; this is powerful yet elegant, beautifully focused with a deliciously long mineral finish.
237	Puligny-Montrachet   1er Cru Clavoillon	2010	300.00
	Domaine Leflaive
	From one of Burgundy’s most famed producers. Citrus fruits combine with vanilla on the nose & palate, with great subtlety & balance.
244	Corton-Charlemagne   Grand Cru	2012	650.00
	Bonneau du Martray
	Bonneau du Martray have a long track record as one of the top producers of white wine in Burgundy. A great example, drinking beautifully now but with a long future
243	Le Montrachet   Grand Cru   Marquis de Laguiche	2000	750.00
	Joseph Drouhin
	An excellent offering from the largest holding on Burgundy’s greatest white wine. Still holding up beautifully (this wine will age for decades even in lesser vintages) and displaying the exotic depth and complexity that Montrachet can achieve.

Southern Rhône

Red Wine

Bin		Year	£
250	Lirac  La Fermade    Domaine Maby	2019	65.00
	In the last thirty years Lirac has been transformed from the rustic big brother of Tavel, into an extremely alluring alternative to increasingly costly Châteauneuf-du-Pape.  The Mabys make a delicious round, smooth and quaffable wine.
254	Gigondas   Domaine Saint Gayan	2017	75.00
	For over fifty years this Domaine has exemplified this appellation’s ability to make great wine.  Dominated by Grenache, with some Syrah and Mourvèdre, this has a delightfully spiced nose with hints of violets, white pepper and black cherries.
256	Châteauneuf-du-Pape   38 Parcelles   Famille Quiot	2019	90.00
	From one of the oldest family-owned estates in the Rhône, the Famille Quiot blend 7 of the 13 permitted varietals to produce this  expertly executed Châteauneuf-du-Pape; vivacious red & black fruit characteristics, with a pepper edge and earthy nose, finely balanced with soft elegant tannins.
261	Châteauneuf-du-Pape   Domaine Charvin	2016	135.00
	Described by one notable critic as the “Richebourg of Châteauneuf” and very close in style to Rayas. Rich and generous, whilst remaining soft, accessible and delicious.
258	Châteauneuf-du-Pape   Château de Beaucastel	2013	300.00
	Beaucastel has been at the forefront of fine wine production in the Southern Rhône for some time and is still the benchmark for great Châteauneuf. This is a great wine from an excellent, well- proportioned vintage

 

 

 

Northern Rhône

Red Wine

Bin		Year	£
270	Crozes Hermitage   Yann Chave	2019	80.00
	This wine is ripe, firm and has oodles of black cherry and spiced aromas, with earthy flavours, giving it great depth and good concentration
271	Crozes Hermitage   Alain Graillot	2021	120.00
	Since his first vintage in 1985, Graillot’s reputation has risen so fast, that he is now regarded as one of the appellations top producers.  His style of winemaking is a heady, eclectic mix of tradition and modernity, resulting in big, pungent wines that may need a little time to open up in the glass
272	Saint Joseph   Domaine Bernard Gripa	2017	120.00
	Fantastic, bright and focused Syrah, from this oddly underrated AC. Aromatic with little oak, this exemplifies the mid-weight, food-friendly wines made here
274	Côte Rôtie   Robert & Patric Jasmin	2016	180.00
	This four-hectare domaine exemplifies the individualism achieved by small growers, rather than the international, homogeneous style of many larger negociants.  An elegant wine, light in colour and abundant in fruit with very little oak yet possessing great finesse
281	Hermitage   J.L.Chave	2007	1800.00
	To many Chave’s wines are the best in Hermitage and this must be rated as one of the greatest estates in the world. Still relatively youthful and from a great vintage, this can be enjoyed now and for decades to come
279	Ermitage L’Ermite   M.Chapoutier	2000	900.00
	Michel Chapoutier has spent the last few decades revitalising this large firm, and his Sélection Parcellaires wines have received massive, positive critical attention. A great wine that shows an aristocratic balance of breadth and precision
283	Côte Rôtie La Landonne   E. Guigal	2001	1800.00
	In 1978 Guigal produced his first vintage of this single vineyard wine.  The wine is opaque in colour with aromas of toasted oak and vanilla, the palate is medium-sweet with ripe blackberry and plum flavours with a finish of glorious soft ripe tannins
284	Côte Rôtie La Turque   E. Guigal	2001	1800.00
	This is one of the rarest and most talked-about wines. All Guigal’s single vineyard wines are remarkably fine, but in 1985 the first vintage of La Turque raised the stakes in quality and longevity and is testament to this producers’ skills & belief in long oak-aging

 

White Wine

Bin		Year	£
285	Saint Peray   Les Pins   Domaine Bernard Gripa	2020	90.00
	Admittedly on the obscure side, but at this level the wines offer a great alternative to white Burgundy. Marsanne with a touch of Rousanne, but with more focus and edge than you often find; bordering on exceptional
286	Hermitage Blanc   Tardieu-Laurent	2014	140.00
	Criminally overlooked, white Hermitage has the potential to be one of France’s best and certainly most age-worthy dry whites. Made from old vine Marsanne with a touch of Rousanne, this opulent apricot-scented wine is one for the true connoisseur
288	Condrieu   La Petit Côte   Yves Cuilleron	2014	160.00
	This deliciously spicy & perfumed wine is just about the perfect expression of Viognier, from one of Condrieu’s most esteemed producers.
287	Condrieu   Coteau de Vernon   Georges Vernay	2011	345.00
	The name Georges Vernay is inseparable with the history of Condrieu and Viognier, his fifty years of experience possibly making him the authority on both subjects.  Vernay’s patience and attention to detail, help produce this stand-out example of this uniquely peachy and aromatic wine

Loire

White Wine

Bin		Year	£
305	Pouilly Fumé   Domaine de la Loge	2018	55.00
	Great Sauvignon Blanc with the classic 'Fumé' smokiness on the nose; a classic example of this appellation's wines.
307	Montlouis Sur Loire   Remus    Domaine de la Taille Aux Loups	2019	75.00
	Always the bridesmaid to Vouvray's bride, Montlouis seemed destined to remain in obscurity until Jacky Blot realised this AC's potential to make some of the world's greatest Chenin Blanc. Made from low-yielding single site old vines with no malolatic, this is precise and concentrated wine.
306	Sancerre   Domaine du Nozay   Chaumeau-Balland	2021	65.00
	Lovely Sancerre from this passionate winemaking family; fresh with notes of citrus and white flowers, rich and creamy on the refined palate.
308	Anjou Blanc Sec   Thibaud Boudignon	2015	75.00
	Very fine Anjou from a tiny producer who is on top form at the moment. Micro-management in the winery and vineyard allow a minimalist approach to intervention, producing seriously concentrated and age-worthy Chenin Blanc.
303	Sancerre   Harmonie   Vincent Pinard	2015	110.00
	First-rate Sancerre from this progressive & highly esteemed domaine, that effortlessly pulls off the tricky task of marrying Sauvignon Blanc with oak; rich & vibrant.
304	Sancerre   Le Cul De Beaujeu   Lucien Crochet	2015	120.00
	Crochet’s wines are the product of modern techniques allowing minimal intervention. This is the top cuvée from a great vineyard and raised in large, old oak barrels.
302	Sancerre   Monts Damnés   Gérard Boulay	2020	125.00
	A neighbour of the highly fashionable François Cotat, the wines here are less edgy, but no less good. Meticulously hand-crafted from vineyard to cellar; it’s hard to imagine better Sancerre.
309	Sancerre   La Grande Côte   François Cotat	2019	150.00
	Cotat is a champion of non-intervention and produces some of the most remarkable dry wines in the Loire. There is a concentrated elegance and ability to age in this top cuvée, that marks it out as one of the greatest Sauvignon Blancs found anywhere.

 

Rosé Wine 

310	Sancerre Rosé   Cuvée Maulin Bele   Andre Vatan	2020	70.00
	Fantastic rosé from this first-rate producer, in this popular A.C. Salmon-pink in colour and perfectly poised on the palate.

 

Red Wine

311	Samur-Champigny    La Grande Vignolle    Paul & Fredrik Filliatreau	2020	60.00
	Produced from very low yields of Cabernet Franc, the Filliatreau’s wine shows concentration and class that shame many more lack-lustre examples.
312	Sancerre Rouge   Cuvée Maulin Bele   Andre Vatan	2018	65.00
	A full-flavoured example of this typically very light wine, from an extremely consistent producer. Distinctive Pinot Noir characteristics on the nose, and a pleasingly grippy palate make this the ideal partner for fish and white meats.
314	Bourgueil   Les Perrières   Domaine de la Butte	2015	70.00
	Jacky Blot is the man of the moment in Vouvray and is making waves with these Burgundian takes on Bourgueil. Richer and riper than wines traditionally made here this is none the less elegant and well-defined.

 

Sweet White Wine

318	Vouvray Moelleux   Clos du Bourg 1er Trie   Gaston Huet	2005	145.00
	Since these wines can really last a century, it’s fair to describe this as a young example. This is the top selection made from the botryised and raisined grapes, picked in the harvester’s final pass through the vineyards.

Regional France

White Wine

Bin		Year	£
324	Viognier   Domaine Rougie	2021	56.00
	Vin de Pays d’Oc
	From a small producer situated near Minervois; aged in tank & old barrique this exhibits the classic apricot & peach aromas you would expect with fresh acidity holding things together on the palate.
325	Agrumes & Caetera   Domaine Capmartin	2019	62.00
	AOP Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh
	Difficult to pronounce but a pleasure to drink! Made from a blend of indigenous grape varieties. Green citrus and floral aromas, with a distinctive flinty character, this wine is vibrant and refreshing.
326	Savagnin Ouillé   Domaine du Pélican	2015	110.00
	Arbois   Jura
	The first release from the new Jura venture of Marquis d’Angerville maker of the finest wines in Volnay. Very light and elegant, but with persistent length; think Chablis Premier Cru style-wise.

 

Red Wine

331	Empreinte du Temps Carignan   Domaine Ferrer-Ribiere	2019	65.00
	Vin de Pays Catalan
	Carignan, perhaps sometimes an under-rated grape, in the right hands is capable of some pretty great things. Made from a small patch of 140-year-old vines, this is a serious example of the quality being achieved in this part of the world.
315	Cahors Malbec 'En Pente' Causse du Théron	2018	75.00
	Malbec from this part of the world tends to be a bit more ‘serious’ than its Argentine counterpart. The ‘En Pente’ vineyard where this wine is grown is situated on terraces of Kimmeridgian limestone, which showcases the bright and fresh characteristics of the fruit.
333	Domaine Richeaume   Cuvée Tradition	2019	75.00
	Côte de Provence
	An organic blend of Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Carignan; it has brambly berry aromas with herby, spicy cassis flavours, supported by silky tannins.
338	Bandol  Château Ste. Anne	2017	110.00
	Provence
	Predominately Mouvedre (balanced with some Grenache, Cinsault and Carignan) this is powerful & voluptous; elegance can be an extremely rare quality for most Mourvèdre, but patently not for this fine example, perhaps one of the most under-rated of all France's great wines, with notes of leather, wild herbs and layers of sweet black fruit.
336	Arbois Trousseau   Cuvée Les Bruyères    Lucien Aviet	2017	120.00
	Côtes du Jura
	Very on trend right now. The wines here are light, like good Loire Cabernet Franc; focused and precise. Light with a very edgy complexity; much more to this than it’s “hipster wine” reputation may lead you to believe.
343	Roc d’Anglade	2016	125.00
	Vin de Pays du Gard,   Languedoc Roussillon
	Previously in partnership with René Rostaing in Côte Rôtie, Rémy Pedreno produces this predominantly Carignan blend (Mouvèdre Syrah & Grenache make up the rest of the cépage) Finessed and fresh, with floral and spicy notes on the nose, with hints of dark chocolate and black cherry on the palate, leading to a silky finish.

Alsace

White Wine

Bin		Year	£
358	Pinot Blanc  Domaine Weinbach	2017	65.00
	This is rich but not over-powering, crisp and lively yet balanced, a first class Alsatian wine
365	Riesling   Sélection de Vieilles Vignes    Trimbach	2015	95.00
	This cuvée perfectly illustrates the typical Trimbach style; fully dry, but rich and engagingly concentrated
367	Gewurztraminer   Trimbach	2013	110.00
	Cuvée des Seigneurs De Ribeaupierre
	Dry, in the signature Trimbach style, but so rich it almost seems sweet (it isn’t!). Lots of floral and lychee aromas on the nose, balance with a fresh chalky minerality on the palate
357	Gewurztraminer   Clos Windsbuhl    Zind Humbrecht	2012	120.00
	Off dry, deep and rich, this is quite possibly at the pinnacle of wine making in Alsace, with very complex spicy mineral aromas with hints of citrus fruit, developing in the glass to show its noble limestone origin
362	Pinot Gris   Vendange Tardive   Trimbach	2008	150.00
	Produced in small quantities and only when the vintage permits. Made from late harvested grapes that have not been affected by botrytis, this is rich and lavish but never overdone
361	Pinot Gris   Grand Cru   Clos St Urbain Rangen de Thann	2012	145.00
	Zind Hunbrecht
	Grown in a beautifully situated monopole vineyard this may well lay claim to the title of World’s best Dry Pinot Gris. Coming from one of the best white wine makers around, this may be dry but still carries around 38g/l of residual sugar making for a lavish and expansive wine
368	Riesling   Cuvée Frédéric Emile     Trimbach	2008	150.00
	Trimbach believe that Alsatian wines are meant to be dry & their concentrated, linear Rieslings are some of the region’s best. Focused & minerally with lovely definition, this cuvée is hugely regarded
364	Riesling   Selection de Grains Noble     Hugel	1988	200.00
	Selection de Grains Noble from Alsace are amongst the sweetest and rarest dessert wines in the world. This Riesling is super-rich and massively concentrated and sweet

 

363	Tokay Pinot Gris Selection de Grains Noble   Hugel	1989	220.00
	Hugel are one of the biggest players in Alsace and their sweet cuvées are undoubtedly amongst the very best available. Dark and sticky with an elevated botrytis nose and a long, intense palate
369	Riesling      Clos Ste. Hune         Trimbach	2002	375.00
	This exceptionally rare wine can lay a very strong claim to be the best dry Riesling in the world. The absolute epitome of Trimbach’s rich, whilst remaining completely dry, style

Germany 

 

Mosel-Saar-Ruwer

White Wine

Bin		Year	£
373	Purist Riesling Kabinett Trocken	2020	60.00
	Axel Pauly
	Axel Pauly is a rising star on the German wine scene since taking the reins of the family estate. This an incredibly well-balanced example of the Trocken style; lean without being mean
372	Riesling Kabinett Brauneberger Juffer	2016	60.00
	Weingut Fritz Haag
	Classic Mosel, rich and yet at the same time tangy. A very fresh and zesty Kabinett, with great depth and good length
371	Riesling Kabinett Maximin Grünhauser Abtsberg	2013	70.00
	Carl von Schubert
	This is just about the perfect example of Mosel Kabinett and has few rivals for sheer pleasure in the glass
375	Riesling Kabinett Wehlener Sonnenuhr	2014	70.00
	Joh Jos Prum
	Prüm are one of the finest estates in the Mosel and the whole of Germany. This is a stunning wine, with a long life ahead of it.
374	Riesling Spätlese Graacher Himmelreich	2012	110.00
	Joh Jos Prüm
	From the combined might of the prized Graacher Himmelreich vineyard & revered producer Prüm, this Spätlese balances vibrant acidity and luscious sweetness, with a delicious lengthy saline finish.
377	Riesling Spätlese Wehlener Sonnenhur	2016	110.00
	Joh Jos Prüm
	Wehlener Sonnenhur is one of the middle Mosel’s finest vineyards and Prüm produce their signature wines here. Sumptuous now and built for the long haul.
376	Maximin Grünhäuser Abtsberg Riesling Auslese	2010	120.00
	Carl von Schubert
	A very full, yet wonderfully balanced style of Auslese, from one of the greatest estates in Germany.
378	Riesling Auslese Wehlener Sonnenhur	2016	275.00
	Joh Jos Prüm
	A rich but not sticky or fully botrytis wine. Full and opulent on the palate but never tiring; you may wonder why you would ever drink anything else.

 

Rheingau

389	R Riesling Kabinett	2017	45.00
	August Kesseler
	Rheingau’s wines tend to be slightly weightier than the more mineral Mosels
390	Riesling Kabinett	2014	70.00
	Robert Weil
	The wines of Robert Weil have not only been the standard bearers for Rheingau for the last few decades, but also on a par with the half dozen top estates in Germany

 

Baden

393	Weisser Burgunder Bienenberg Grosse Gewachs	2012	85.00
	Bernhard Huber
	Baden’s proximity to Alsace goes some way to explain why this Pinot Blanc is the only white wine here that’s not Riesling. A dry wine made in oak to add texture, this top estate’s best white is a sensory knock out

 

Nahe

White Wine

Bin		Year	£
392	Riesling Kabinett Oberhäuser Leistenberg	2010	70.00
	Dönnhoff
	Helmut Dönnhoff produces some of Germany’s most intense, bewitching and mouth-watering wines, that mixes Rheingau body with Mosel minerality; truly compelling Riesling
394	Riesling Auslese Monzinger Halenberg	2010	125.00
	Emrich Schonleber
	Emrich produces some of the top wines in Nahe, and today the estate stands shoulder to shoulder with the best in Germany. A beautiful Auslese of medium-weight and delicate aromatics
395	Riesling Fruhlingsplatzchen Grosse Gewachs	2010	135.00
	Emrich Schonleber
	If you are slightly confused by Germany’s delightfully precise labelling laws prepare to be bewildered. Grosse Gewachs are grand crus or first growths denoting historic vineyards and the style resembles a dry Auslese. The result is simply gorgeous

 

Rheingau

Red Wine

396	Pinot “N” Spätburgunder Trocken	2015	75.00
	August Kesseler
	German red wine seems to be having its moment, with Pinot Noir (or Spätburgunder) getting the most serious consideration. Stylistically taut in comparison to Burgundy and well worth investigating.

 

Baden

397	Spätburgunder Bienenberg “R” Grosse Gewachs	2015	145.00
	Bernhard Huber
	Bernhard Huber is rated as one of the top ten estates in Germany and possibly the best in Baden. This is world-class Pinot Noir from great terroir, that would be the envy of anyone

Austria

White Wine

Bin		Year	£
521	Grüner Veltliner Kamptaler Terrassen   Weingut Bründlmayer	2018	80.00
	Kamptal
	Willi Bründlmayer’s excellent wines show thoughtful balance between the winemaker and the land. Spicy on the nose with medium body and lively acidity
523	Grüner Veltliner Smaragd  Dürnsteiner Liebenberg   F.X.Pichler	2013	110.00
	Wachau
	Great wine from one of the steepest and least accessible vineyards in the Wachau. Fine and mineral, with the extra mid-palate weight you would hope for in a Smaragd style
524	Riesling Smaragd   Loibenberg   Weingut Knoll	2008	125.00
	Wachau
	Knoll are right up there with the best in Wachau, with decent holdings in the best vineyards. The style here is tight and concentrated with depth and power, whilst avoiding being tiring or over-exuberant
525	Grüner Veltliner Smaragd ‘M’    F.X Pichler	2015	250.00
	Wachau
	F.X. Pichler is the biggest name in the Wachau and has trail-blazed the international perception of the region. The ‘M’ selection Grüners are made from the best grapes in the finest plots and are hedonistic brews
526	Riesling Smaragd   Unendlich    F.X Pichler	2009	750.00
	Wachau
	Perhaps the world’s finest dry Riesling, certainly Austria’s. Superlatives aplenty for this stunning wine

Hungary

White wine

Bin	Mád Dry Furmint  Szent Tamás	Year	£
530	Dry Furmint had often been seen as a novelty in comparison with the majesty of Tokaji, but there are now many examples that are compelling wines in their own right. This is excellent with great linear depth of flavour and a fresh, framing, acidity.	2017	50.00

 

Sweet wine

899	Tokay Aszu Blue Label.  Royal Tokaji Wine Company	2016	100.00
	5 Puttonyos    500ml Bottle
	The world's most historic sweet wine has been given a new lease of life by outside investment. Not as oxidised as some of the communist-era wines, this is lightly oxidised, but intensely sweet and raisiny.

Italy

Red Wine

Piemonte & the North West

Bin		Year	£
400	Nebbiolo Langhe   Paolo Scavino	2018	70.00
	Subtly perfumed black fruits, with hints of tobacco dominating the nose, whilst the palate is chewy, with very firm tannins. Textbook Nebbiolo from this very fine producer.
401	Barbera d’Alba   G.D.Vajra	2021	80.00
	Vajra produce some of Piedmont’s most pure and understated wines, respecting tradition but not hampered by it. Vibrant, generous and beautifully balanced.
403	Barolo   Paolo Scavino	2015	125.00
	Scavino was one of Barolo’s great modernisers of the eighties, introducing vineyard specific crus and small oak barriques. The oak is now toned down, and these wonderfully harmonious wines are firm favourites here.
405	Barbera d’Alba   Cascina Francia   Giacomo Conterno	2013	195.00
	Conterno’s Barolos are some of the greatest wines on Earth and the Barbera is a real treat as well. Rich and complex, but with such hedonistic purity that’s impossible not to like.
408	Barolo   Ciabot Mentin      Domenico Clerico	2007	275.00
	Clerico is one of the most respected names in all Barolo, and his wines are renowned for both winemaking of the highest quality, and for their exceptional character. This ‘07 Barolo Ciabot Mentin is a powerful yet elegant wine, loaded with layers of deeply spiced dark fruit.
399	Barbaresco    Asili     Bruno Giacosa	2005	350.00
	Bruno Giacosa produces some of the finest expressions of Nebbiolo to be found and is renowned for incredible consistency. A fine and complex bouquet with violet and wild berry notes, whilst flavour is full, velvety, harmonious and firm on the palate.
409	Barolo   Monprivato    Giuseppe Mascarello e Figlio	2008	370.00
	Mascarello fly slightly under the radar and are one of the greatest old school producers of Barolo; eschewing barriques for traditional large oak vessels. They own a large chunk of this exceptional vineyard that year-in year-out produces one of the world’s finest wines.
406	Barolo   Brunate    Roberto Voerzio	2006	435.00
	Few would disagree that Voerzio produces some of the very finest Barolo available. Young-ish, yet approachable, you can’t find a more text-book example of the ‘tar and roses’ character of Nebbiolo.
402	Barolo   Rocche dell'Annunziata Torriglione        Roberto Voerzio	2006	440.00
	Voerzio is often regarded as a producer of new wave Barolo, which roughly translated means smaller barrels and softer tannins.  A more feminine expression of Barolo, with a complex high tone nose and a firmly youthful palate.
410	Barolo   Brunate    Elio Altare	2007	500.00
	Elio Altare was one of the pioneers of the new style of Barolo in the eighties and is now seen as one of the greatest and most consistent producers in all of Italy. The single vineyard Crus are the pinnacle of his production, with the Brunate rarely producing more than 100 cases.

Veneto & the North-East

Bin		Year	£
413	Valpolicella   Bertani	2021	65.00
	Bertani are one of the great names in Valpolicella and have been making quality wines here since the late 1800’s. This is a light classically proportioned Valpolicella, with fresh acidity and a subtle tannic grip.
420	Valpolicella Superiore   Prognai    ILatium Morini	2017	70.00
	The grapes here have been air-dried for 20 days, resulting in a deliciously ripe Valpolicella halfway to an Amarone; well-structured and balanced with fresh black fruits in harmony with velvety tannins.
415	Valpolicella Superiore   Azienda Agricola Marion	2015	100.00
	Quality-wise this estate is approaching the likes of Quintarelli and Dalforno. Classic new wave Valpolicella, full of delectable black cherry flavours and nicely integrated oak.
416	Amarone della Valpolicella Classico   Allegrini	2018	225.00
	Whilst not attaining the stratospheric prices of Quintarelli or Dal Forno, Allegrini’s wines are still class-leaders. Very much a modernist, with generous use of new wood, and favouring a richer, sweeter finish; Amarones don’t get much better than this.
417	Amarone della Valpolicella Classico   Bertani	2011	295.00
	Bertani are one of the oldest estates in Valpolicella and have a long and highly respected tradition of Amarones. The style here is restrained in comparison with some supercharged modern interpretations, coming across as balanced and wholly irresistible.
419	Amarone della Valpolicella   Romano Dal Forno	2006	1000.00
	Dal Forno is at the top of the game as for as Amarone is concerned. These wines are wildly hedonistic and lavish in scale; a real treat.

Tuscany

Bin		Year	£
425	Rosso di Montepulciano   Poliziano	2020	50.00
	A really delicious, fruit-driven wine from one of very top producers in Montepulciano. Very fine and approachable Sangiovese, with good depth and moderate tannins.
418	Chianti Colli Senesi   Torre alle Tolfe	2018	60.00
	From a sustainably run estate producing organic wines and olive oil; eschewing the use of oak in order to make a wine where the fresh fruit is at the forefront, this in unapologetically easy-going and enjoyable.
421	Pergolaia   Caiarossa	2014	70.00
	The second wine from the super-Tuscan Caiarossa estate is a very fine Sangiovese-dominated blend, a really lovely alternative to Chianti.
422	Chianti Classico   Fontodi	2019	90.00
	Terrific Chianti from a top estate that rates among Tuscany’s best. Aromatic with good grip and texture, and hints of black cherry.
426	Brunello di Montalcino   Il Poggione	2017	165.00
	Il Poggione is that rare thing; a good-sized producer making decent quantities of excellent wine at a fair price. Another truly fine wine from a run of great recent vintages, from a producer with a very solid track record.
424	Brunello di Montalcino   Le Ragnaie	2015	180.00
	Meticulously made from organically-grown old vine Sangiovese grapes, this is very fine Brunello from one of the best young estates in the region, now drinking beautifully.
427	Brunello di Montalcino Riserva   Fattoria dei Barbi	2012	295.00
	Barbi are one of the oldest and most respected names in Montalcino, with a large estate producing everything from wine to cheese to salami. The wines are on top form now; dark and brooding with firm, but not forbidding tannins.
431	Cepparello   Isole e Olena	2015	325.00
	This is a different take on Super-Tuscan, as it flouts Chianti regulations by being a 100% Sangiovese, rather than using international varieties. Rich, yet elegant, this stands shoulder to shoulder with the best Chianti or Brunello.
423	Tignanello   Marchesi Antinori	2013	495.00
	Made from Sangiovese with a dash of Cabernet Sauvignon & Cabernet Franc, this proudly wears the badge of Super Tuscan IGT, even though it could now be called a Chianti. Fresh and savoury, with well-integrated oak notes and a lengthy and delicious finish.
432	Sassicaia   Tenuta San Guido	2010	1000.00
	Now honoured with its own D.O.C., this Cabernet is the precursor to all other Super-Tuscans. Taking its influence from the classic wines of the Haut-Medoc, it is stylistically similar, but with more forward fruit.

Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Bin		Year	£
450	Vertigo   Livio Felluga	2017	70.00
	A very fine blend of Merlot and Cabernet from this top Friuli estate. Mid-weight and savoury, this resembles the more elegant end of the Pomerol spectrum, rather than a Parkerised fruit bomb.

The South & Islands

431	Pipoli   Vigneti del Vulture, Aglianico del Vulture	2019	48.00
	This wine is from a small co-operative in the heart of the isolated Aglianico del Vulture zone, in the Basilicata region. The vines are planted on volcanic soils at altitudes of up to 800m, producing a wine that is bold and structured with highly complex aromas.
436	Cerasuolo di Vittoria   Planeta	2019	70.00
	Planeta are famed for their mastery of international varietals, but here they show they are equally adept at handling local varietals. A blend of Nero d’Avola and Frappato, with lots of red berry fruits on the nose and a long supple palate.
433	Etna Rosso   Tenuta delle Terre Nere	2019	60.00
	Marco de Grazia is one of the pioneers rediscovering the black soils on the slopes of Mount Etna. Made from Nerello Mascalase and Nerello Mantellato, with vines ranging from ancient to just very old, this is a complex wine that stylistically leans towards Barolo.
438	Elegia Primitivo Reserva   Produttori Di Manduria	2019	80.00
	Vinified from fruit harvested from 50-year-old bush vines located in the Manduria area of Puglia, this wine shows a degree of restraint in comparison its new-world Zinfandel counterparts. Ripe red fruits, and spicy balsamic-like notes are supported by silky, structuring tannin. Full and rich without being over the top.
437	Passorosso IGT Tenuta di Passopisciaro    Franchetti	2016	115.00
	Etna reds are the next big thing in certain circles and Andrea Franchetti is probably making the best. Made entirely from Nerello Mascalese, the style lies between Barolo and Burgundy, with firm tannins and enthrallingly complex aromatics.

 

 

White Wine

Piedmont & the North West

Bin		Year	£
441	Gavi di Gavi    Ascheri	2021	75.00
	Wonderfully concentrated with zesty fruit; this wine is a perfect example of Italy's white wine renaissance.

Veneto & the North-East 

440	San Vincenzo  Anselmi	2021	46.00
	Frustrated by the regulations for producing Soave DOC, quality-driven wine-maker Roberto Anselmi has confected this delicious blend, mostly Garganega with some Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Traminer, Pinot Bianco and Incrocio Manzoni; Aromas of tropical fruit, apricot, peach & lemon zest on the nose, with juicy well-balanced acidity on the palate with a lovely mineral finish.

Tuscany

442	Vernaccia di San Gimignano   Riccardo Falchini	2018	50.00
	Vernaccia di San Gimignano is made on the slopes of the San Gimignano village.  The wine is perfumed, light and fresh with a hint of crisp acidity.

 

Friuli-Venezia Giulia

443	Vintage Tunina   Vinnaioli Jermann	2018	150.00
	One of Jermann’s inspired blends, this time of Chardonnay, Malvasia Istriana, Picolit, Ribolla Gialla and Sauvignon Blanc. Elegant on the nose, with hints of honey and country flowers, and a pleasingly soft yet persistent finish.
446	Dreams   Vinnaioli Jermann	2014	175.00
	Jermann’s take on barrel-fermented Chardonnay is typically brilliant. An intense Burgundian nose with gentle, toasty lift is followed by a long, smooth and very refined finish.
444	Capo Martino   Vinnaioli Jermann	2014	250.00
	Blending old-vine Frulian whites; Tocia Friulano, Malvasia, Ribolla Gialla, & Picolit and, this is an absolutely beautiful wine. Intensely aromatic, invoking scents of perfumed white flowers and citrus fruits bound together with fresh acidity on the palate.

Marche

Bin		Year	£
452	Verdicchio Classico Superiore     Villa Bucci	2020	60.00
	Bucci are at the top of their game and this is one of the finest white wines in Italy. Complex and mineral, with good aging potential, but utterly delicious right now.

 

The South & Islands

Bin		Year	£
451	La Segreta    Planeta	2021	42.00
	Planeta are probably the most celebrated young winery in Sicily, consistently gathering accolades at home and abroad. This delicious blend of mainly Grecanico and Chardonnay, epitomises their clean fresh style that never disappoints.
453	Rosé   Planeta	2020	36.00
	This juicy blend of Syrah and Nero d’Avola comes from one of wineries who helped bring renewed interest to Sicily. Bright, fresh, salmon pink and strawberry-scented, this is a smart modern rosé for any occasion.
439	Primo Bianco    Cantina Mesa	2018	45.00
	Bright and fresh Vermentino di Sardegna, with lovely persistence on the citrus & herbal palate, with aromas of white stone fruits.

Spain

 

Red Wine

Rioja

455	Rioja   Seis de Luberri   Luberri	2019	36.00
	Satisfying & juicy in equal measure, a great everyday Rioja; with a touch of spice and oak nuances, overlaying more-ish red and black fruit notes.
456	Rioja Crianza     Gorrebusto     Bodega Torre San Millan	2016	43.00
	A lovely, ripe crianza, from this small new-ish Bodega. Lots of succulent red fruits on the nose, supported by gentle vanilla oak tones, and long on the palate.
458	Rioja Reserva   Seleccion de la Familia    Luis Cañas	2016	80.00
	Luis Cañas has been running this estate as one of the most progressive in Rioja since the 70’s. This is a fabulous reserva with lots of ripe fruit, wrapped up in spicy oak.
463	Viña Tondonia Reserva	2006	100.00
	Lopez de Heredia
	Tondonia’s lengthy aging & vineyard specific bottling make their wine’s paragons of both place and process. Superb in the traditional style, with the emphasis on mature tertiary aromas rather than primary fruit.
459	Rioja Gran Reserva 904   La Rioja Alta	2010	165.00
	The reserve 904 is a great example of fine old-school Rioja. The wine has tremendous structure, great body and mature flavours of liquorice, leather and fine, ripe fruit.
464	La Cuvea del Contador	2006	175.00
	Bodegas Contador
	Benjamín Romeo’s wines are some of the most prized and lauded in Rioja. As none of the flagship ‘Contador’ was produced in this vintage, here is a great example of his second wine.
460	Castillo Ygay Tinto, Gran Reserva Especial	2007	250.00
	Marques de Murrieta
	A young release of this wine from one of the most highly rated vintages of recent years. Full-bodied with excellent balance between fruit and sweet oaky vanilla, this is a cracking wine.
461	Rioja Gran Reserva 890   La Rioja Alta	2001	295.00
	Only ever released after many years and only in the best vintages. Full, soft aromas and a satin-smooth palate make this a fine example of a grand old Rioja.

 

Ribera Del Duero

 

467	Psi Peter Sisseck   Dominio De Pingus	2019	90.00
	A great expression of Ribera Del Duero fruit, fully harnessed by both traditional and modern techniques
468	Finca Villacreces	2016	100.00
	Wonderfully full and expressive Ribera from this  meticulously run property; well balanced fruit and oak, with notes of dark plums, cherries & blackberries, with smoky tannins on the lengthy palate
469	Flor de Pingus   Dominio De Pingus	2012	170.00
	This, the second wine of the fabulously expensive Pingus, is made from ancient, low-yielding Tempranillo vines; the wine is deep, almost black, with sweet black cherry on the nose and dense, dark creamy fruit on the palate
470	Alion   Vega Sicilia	2015	250.00
	In the early nineties Vega Sicilia became aware that international tastes were changing, and rather than alter the way they made their own legendary wines, they created Alion, to reflect the modern style of wine being produced in Ribera del Duero. Deep, yet delicate, this is one of the best buys in the world of fine wine
481	Único   Bodegas Vega Sicilia	2000	725.00
	The millennial offering from Vega is a full-scale wine with great depth and backbone, rather than fat and extraction; built to last yet utterly delicious now
474	Vega Sicilia Reserva Especial	NV	725.00
	Reserva Especial is regarded as the top wine of Spain's greatest winery, where the best parcels of the best vintages are blended to produce a wine of unrivalled opulence. This is the 2010 release and contains the 1991, 1994 and 1995 vintages
472	Único   Bodegas Vega Sicilia	1999	670.00
	Vega Sicilia has long been held as the pinnacle of Spanish wine and this excellent example illustrates why. Meticulously produced from fruit from its unusual Bordeaux-influenced vineyard, the wine has a plummy depth and roundness that seems to go on forever
477	Único   Bodegas Vega Sicilia	1994	900.00
	Unico is without a doubt the finest wine in Spain and sits shoulder to shoulder alongside the world’s greatest.  A big nineties release that ranks with the best wines ever produced here
473	Único   Bodegas Vega Sicilia	1998	950.00
	Always stunning, this is one of the best releases of the single- vintage bottling from Vega Sicilia. Dense, full-bodied and concentrated

 

Catalonia

 

475	Gotim Bru   Castell Del Remei	2018	55.00
	A stunning blend of Grenache, Tempranillo, Syrah & Cabernet, from the up and coming Costers de Segre D.O.  Packed with sweet raisin-y fruit on the nose, rich and grippy on the palate; this is a cracking wine
478	Les Terrasses   Alvaro Palacios	2015	110.00
	A blend of Carignan, Grenache and a little Cabernet.  Huge and impressive on the nose, with lots of spice and wild berries, followed by the rich mocca-tinged palate; a richly hedonistic wine
482	Mas La Mola	2019	100.00
	A stunning offering from this young boutique winery; as good as anything else in Priorat, this is full bodied and powerful, with ripe tannins, mouth-watering acidity and a long, fruit-driven finish
480	L’Ermita   Alvaro Palacios.	1998	500.00
	The steep slate slopes of Priorato have never been associated with Spain’s most expensive wine; but through determination and no small amount of skill, Alvaro Palacios has changed all that.  Made predominantly from Grenache, with a little Carignan and Cabernet, all from vines over 100 years old; this is incredibly concentrated, with immense black fruits and astounding complexity on the finish

Valencia

Bin		Year	£
454	Vermell    Celler del Roure	2020	45.00
	This bright, fresh and fruity blend of Garnacha and Monastrell from this unique winery is medium-bodied and well-balanced with fine tannins

 

 

White Wine

Rioja

 

Bin		Year	£
488	Jarrate Blanco   Abel Mendoza	2022	48.00
	A unique blend of indigenous grape varieties supported by a small proportion of Torrontes and Tempranillo Blanco.  A charming wine, driven by fresh stone fruit and floral aromas, unhindered by the use of oak
489	Rioja Blanco   Remelluri	2012	150.00
	Remelluri produce only tiny quantities of this outstanding white. The winery has a special dispensation within the Rioja D.O.C. to use international varietals such as Viognier and Marsanne, to produce what is quite possibly the best white wine in Spain

 

 

Guetaria

 

491	Txakoli   Bodegas Agerre	2020	48.00
	This fairly obscure region in the Basque country produces one of the most interesting and individual white wines in Spain. Crisp and dry with a slight spritz, this is a wonderful and unique wine

Rias Baixas

  

492	Albarino   Palacio de Fefiñanes	2020	75.00
	Albarino is probably the most fashionable white wine in Spain right now, and Fefiñanes are one of the pioneers, being amongst the first to gain D.O. status. Typically bright and aromatic on the nose, but with a length and depth of flavour rarely achieved here

 

Valencia

 

493	Cullerot  Celler del Roure	2021	50.00
	Made in ancient amphora from a blend of classic Spanish & local old vine varietals, this is beautifully fresh white with a citrus peel character

 

Portugal

White wine

Bin		Year	£
500	Branco   Redoma   Niepoort	2016	70.00
	Douro
	Niepoort have transformed native Portuguese varietals into this refreshing yet balanced Burgundian-style wonder.
499	Branco   Julia Kemper	2016	80.00
	Dão
	A delicious modern Dão from this highly regarded young estate. Made with a healthy proportion of Malvasia, this is floral and bright.

 

Rosé wine

502	Redoma Rosé   Niepoort	2020	58.00
	Banish any preconceptions of Portuguese rosé; this is fat and luscious, with heady layers of complexity; refreshing and lovely.

Red wine

501	Drink Me   Niepoort	2019	45.00
	Douro
	Niepoort deftly marry the complexity of classic Douro wines with an easily approachable lightness of touch, wherein soft tannins are balanced with a refreshing minerality.
503	Quinta do Vallado Reserva	2016	125.00
	Douro
	Made mainly from Touriga Nacional, this is the top wine from one of Portugal’s most recent critical success stories. Rich and concentrated, without ever being jammy; very fine indeed.
505	Chryseia    Prats & Symington	2012	150.00
	Douro
	A prized and rare offering from two of the most venerable names in wine, the Symington’s of Graham’s and Warre’s, and Bruno Prats of Cos D’Estournel. Utterly massive and concentrated, this looks to be the pinnacle of the new breed of Douro reds.
506	Barca Velha    Casa Ferreirinha	2008	600.00
	Douro
	The finest dry red made in Portugal; although it has been in production since 1952 this is only the 18th release. Still young and showing an abundance of fruit, tannin and acidity.

 

Port

509	Warre’s	1991	95.00
	Possibly a bit underrated Warre’s Ports straddle the fine line between restraint and opulence. Still relatively young and sweet, this is a powerhouse of a wine.
511	Gould Campbell	1997	110.00
	Flying slightly under the radar this is the least known of the six Symington Port houses. Made to celebrate their 200th anniversary this is an excellent wine with serious structure and fruit.
514	Croft	2003	115.00
	A convincing return to form from this venerable name and also the first time the grapes were trodden by foot since 1963. An opulent palate with freshness and balance; starting to drink nicely now.
512	Smith Woodhouse	1994	140.00
	One of the lesser known houses in the Symington portfolio Smith Woodhouse produce wine that show immense depth and concentration. Made in a slightly drier style and built for the long haul this is drinking beautifully now.
510	Dow	1994	150.00
	One of the all-time great Dow’s from one of the best, and almost universally declared, vintages of the last 40 years. A big and opulent Port, drinking well now and for a long time to come.
515	Fonseca	1992	170.00
	Fonseca consistently produce some of the most polished wines in the Douro. Smooth with plenty of ripe fruit still evident this is one of the best of this little declared vintage.
517	Taylor’s	2003	170.00
	To many Taylor’s wines are the pinnacle of Vintage Port production and this is one of their finest of the modern era. A big wine from a hot vintage, this is a young and magnificently opulent wine.
881	Quinta Do Crasto    Half Bottle	2005	49.00
	Intense & complex; well-structured with sweet, fully ripe dark berry fruits.

Lebanon

Red Wines

Bin		Year	£
546	Château Musar.  Serge Hochar	2014	100.00
	This mid-weight vintage is perfectly balanced with excellent acidity & fine tannins; sweet bramble & hedgerow fruits linger sumptuously on the nose and lengthy palate

North America

Sonoma County

White wine

Bin		Year	£
582	Chardonnay Les Noisetiers    Kistler	2015	350.00
	Sonoma Coast
	Steve Kistler is without doubt at the forefront of Chardonnay production in California, and his wines can sit comfortably with the world’s finest. This is typical of his style of massive, sensual wines, where every component seems full-throttle, yet perfectly balanced.

 

Red wine

593	Pinot Noir   Littorai	2019	250.00
	Sonoma Coast
	In the world of high-end Californian Pinot Noir, Littorai are at the top of the game, making wines that are exemplars of balance and longevity. The style here is not overly showy, letting the delicate, savoury character of Pinot shine through
594	Pinot Noir   Russian River Valley   Kistler	2013	320.00
	Sonoma Coast
	Kistler are renowned for making some of California’s best Chardonnays, but their equally impressive Pinot is rarely seen over here. Elegant and mid-bodied, with abundant fruit.

 

Napa & Carneros

White wine

601	Chardonnay   Hyde Vineyard    Patz & Hall	2015	185.00
	Carneros
	Patz & Hall have been at the forefront of single vineyard Pinot and Chardonnay since 1988. Fruit-forward, but not overblown, with a lovely mineral finish.
602	Chardonnay   Red Shoulder Ranch    Shafer	2015	250.00
	Carneros
	Full, voluptuous fruits and a gentle toasty-oak element combine to make a truly Epicurean premium Chardonnay, from one of Napa’s rising stars.
603	Chardonnay   Hyde Vineyard    Ramey	2015	275.00
	Carneros
	One of the most respected winemakers in California, David Ramey is making some of the very best Chardonnays in the US. Full of intense tropical fruit and supported by floral notes allowing the oak to integrate beautifully.

 

Red wine

605	Cabernet Sauvignon   Silverado	2015	175.00
	One of the most established names in Napa, Silverado make good quantities of the well-structured, savoury Cabernets that originally put the Napa Valley on the world-stage. This is proper Cabernet with all the varietal traits present and correct, focusing on balance rather than extraction.
607	Cabernet Sauvignon   Cakebread	2019	250.00
	Rutherford
	Cakebread have been producing very serious wines since 1973, eschewing trends & producing thoughtful, tightly structured Cabernets.  This excellent example epitomises that style, with a Bordelais structure, lifted by black fruits and blessed by the Californian sunshine.
610	Cabernet Sauvignon   Fay Vineyard	2011	375.00
	Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars
	Renowned for quality, Stag’s Leap wines balance richness with structure. The Fay vineyard is a particular Napa ‘hot-spot’ and the wines produced there exhibit very forward and opulent fruits
612	Cabernet Sauvignon    Martha’s Vineyard   Heitz Cellars	2010	750.00
	St. Helena
	Joe Heitz was one of the pioneers of Napa Cabernet and his Martha’s Vineyard set the standard that many others have striven to emulate, this wine typifies the power and finesse that you would expect from top-flight Napa Cabernet.
618	Cabernet Sauvignon  Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Paul Hobbs	2009	800.00
	Oakville
	To Kalon dates from the 19th century and is one of the greatest vineyards in Napa, commanding the highest price for its fruit in the whole of the US. This is top-flight Cabernet and receives the highest critical plaudits year after year.
619	Maya   Dalla Valle	2000	850.00
	Oakville
	Established in the 1980’s, praised in the 1990’s, Dalla Valla’s super cuvee was the wine of the vintage in 2000. Produced in minute quantities from a four-acre hillside site, this is one of California’s rarest and most collectable wines.
620	Cabernet Sauvignon RBS  Beckstoffer To Kalon   Schrader	2011	1200.00
	Oakville
	Schrader are right at the top of the tree in Napa, producing some of the most highly rated and collectable Cabs. Made from single berry section this is an incredibly opulent offering from a tough vintage.

 

Santa Cruz & Monterey

Red wine

629	Monte Bello  Ridge	2006	850.00
	Santa Cruz Mountains
	Opening up and ready to drink, this is a youthful example of the longest lived of all the great Californian Cabernets.  Still tight and concentrated, with seemingly never-ending layers of blackcurrants and cassis.

 

Santa Barbara & San Luis Obispo

Red wine

628	Patrina Syrah  Alban	2009	200.00
	San Luis Obispo
	Made with estate-grown grapes from some of the younger vines throughout the properties disparate terroirs. This takes up where the old Central Coast Syrah left off and offers a better introduction to Alban’s marvellous wines
636	Estate Grenache   Alban	2006	350.00
	San Luis Obispo
	John Alban is the great pioneer of Rhône varietals, and as others have fallen by the wayside the wines here have grown in stature. Only 300 cases of this vintage were produced with a big 98 score from Parker, making this very collectable and hard to find.
635	Raven Series Grenache    Sine Qua Non	2006	1500.00
	Santa Barbara
	Rated as one of the world’s best Grenaches; as good as anything from the Rhône or Barossa,  from one of California’s hottest cult wineries.
633	Pictures Grenache   Sine Qua Non	2007	1500.00
	Santa Barbara
	Probably the best Grenache in California and fêted by some as the best in the new world. The accent here is on a feeling of graceful completeness rather than sheer attack of fruit.
632	Upside Down Grenache   Sine Qua Non	2009	1200.00
	Santa Barbara
	Big wine that doesn’t want for freshness or finesse. Grenache with a seasoning of Syrah and Mouvedre.
631	Dark Blossom Syrah   Sine Qua Non	2007	1700.00
	Santa Barbara
	Syrah with a couple of other Rhône varietals added for complexity. Full-scale and lavish in the Sine Qua Non style.
637	Stock Syrah   Sine Qua Non	2012	2500.00
	Santa Barbara
	And some more Sine Qua Nonsense. The Syrah is the one to go for in this vintage and is full without going overboard.
627	Male Syrah   Sine Qua Non	2013	1400.00
	Santa Barbara
	Tired of simply giving each wine a different name every year Manfred Krankle has started to use symbols instead. Once more the flavours are copious, the experience hedonistic.
639	Ode to E Syrah     Sine Qua Non	2004	2400.00
	Santa Barbara
	And it is at this point that things get very silly indeed. The top wine in a series of occasional releases, this has spent four years in wood and is released in microscopic quantities, with huge Parker points hence the funny money price.
630	Patine Syrah   Sine Qua Non	2011	2400.00
	Santa Barbara
	One of SQN’s hyper-rare late releases. Dense and concentrated, this bears some resemblance to Giugal’s top La La Cote Rôtie’s.

 

Oregon

Red wine

643	Pinot Noir   Beaux Frères	2014	450.00
	Willamette Valley
	Beaux Frères is a joint venture involving über-critic Robert Parker that is much talked about but seldom seen in the UK. A rich, smooth and plump Pinot, that should be a real crowd pleaser.
644	Pinot Noir   Botanica   Antica Terra	2016	350.00
	Willamette Valley
	A very small boutique operation, making intense wines from vineyards that seem to be more rock than soil. Concentrated and lush, backed up with compelling structure.

South America

 

White Wine

chile

Bin		Year	£
646	Chardonnay   Clos des Fous 'Locura 1'   Malleco Valley	2021	68.00
	As Chile’s most southerly established wine region, the industry in Malleco Valley is still very much in its embryonic stages. The name ‘Fous’ (crazy) is used to describe this project’s philosophy of crossing traditional viticultural boundaries. This cool-climate Chardonnay is unoaked, with bight acidity and a persistent mineral finish.

Argentina

Bin		Year	£
648	Chardonnay   Catena Alta   Mendoza	2019	90.00
	Dr Nicolas Catena is widely thought of as Argentina’s most progressive winemaker, and this astounding Chardonnay is a worthy testament to his skills. It’s remarkable subtlety, and serious, creamy complexity, rank it as truly fine wine, on par with California’s  most exclusive boutique wines and top-end white Burgundy.

 

 

Red Wine

Chile

Bin		Year	£
654	Carmenère  Montes Alpha	2019	44.00
	Colchagua Valley
	Carmenère was once thought to be Merlot when originally planted in Chile, but now has the potential to be one of the country's premium varieties. Well-blanced and savoury wine, with ample fruit and a fresh, structured palate.

 

Argentina

661	Felino Malbec   Viña Cobos	2020	47.00
	Mendoza
	Full & ripe Malbec from low yielding and high-altitude vineyards. Rich dark berries & plum flavours, with a hint of graphite & firm tannins, balanced with a touch of spice and a focused finish.
664	Malbec   Catena Alta	2018	140.00
	Mendoza
	This is one of the very best Malbecs produced anywhere; filled with gorgeous, creamy black fruits and supple silky tannins, this is very fine wine.
665	Bramare Rebon Vineyard Malbec   Viña Cobos	2017	200.00
	Mendoza
	Viña Cobos is the pet project of respected Californian wine-maker Paul Hobbs, who has been working in Mendoza since the late eighties. Full-scale and rich, yet elegant and never overbearing.
660	Finca Mirador Malbec   Achaval Ferrer	2015	260.00
	Mendoza
	Stunning concentration is achieved by the old vines used here, to produce a rich and complex wine, with superb elegance; quite possibly the finest red wine in Argentina.

South Africa

White Wine 

Bin		Year	£
671	Chardonnay  Thelema Mountain Vineyards	2018	55.00
	Stellenbosch
	Bored of Chardonnay? then try Thelema's take on the classic Burgundian varietal; juicy marmalade fruit, complex yeasty flavours, balanced with fine oak.
673	Sauvignon Blanc    Iona	2022	55.00
	Elgin
	South African Sauvignon Blanc are one of the Cape’s great success stories, combining the aromatics associated with New Zealand, yet retaining the fresh acidity of their French counterparts. Ripe, green fruits on the nose, the palate has both crispness and decent breadth.
670	Aristargos   David & Nadia	2016	80.00
	Swartland
	David and Nadia Sadie run one of the most exciting terroir-led wineries in SA. This Chenin-based blend is richly exotic whilst retaining a lovely freshness and balance.
677	Skurfberg   Sadie Family Wines	2014	90.00
	Swartland
	One of the most fashionable estates in South Africa, championing minimal intervention by applying rigorous standards. Produced purely from old-vine Chenin Blanc, matured in old casks, with a natural fermentation.
675	Chardonnay   Hamilton Russell	2020	120.00
	Walker Bay
	Established in 1975, Hamilton Russell has a great reputation for making very good Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.  The wine has a richly nuanced and slightly spicy bouquet.  On the palate it is silky, yet full-bodied, with fabulous oak, melon and fresh, crisp, herbaceous flavours.
674	Geelkapel Muscat de Frontignan     AA Badenhorst	2017	110.00
	Swartland
	Adi Badenhorst is at the forefront of wine production in Swartland and is making some of the best wines in SA. A limited, single vineyard release, this is a wonderful waxy and dry Muscat.
676	The FMC Chenin Blanc   Ken Forrester	2019	110.00
	Stellenbosch
	World-class Chenin Blanc and probably's South Africa's best. Very assured and grown up in style; dry with a hint of residual sugar and reminiscent of a top Vouvray.
Rosé wine
669	Pinotage Rosé   Delheim	2021	40.00
	Simonsberg, Stellenbosch
	From the first winery in the world to produce a Rosé from Pinotage, this is lightly spicy & lively, yet still elegant.
Red Wine
678	Pinotage   Springfontein	2018	50.00
	Walker Bay
	A hand-crafted Pinotage, from this young and well-regarded winery. Spicy and soft, with ripe tannins and a long elegant finish.
696	Hawequas   Mont du Toit	2017	50.00
	Cape of Good Hope
	A very juicy blend of Cabernet Sauvignon with Alicante Bouschet, Petit Verdot & Tinta Barocca, that just oozes style.
685	Shiraz     Thelema Mountain Vineyards	2017	60.00
	Stellenbosch
	Thelema’s whole range sits at the pinnacle of Cape wine-making. A generous, soft and spicy wine, drinking beautifully now.
680	Cabernet Sauvignon   Jordan Estate	2018	60.00
	Stellenbosch
	Stylistically benefiting from the wine-makers Californian training; this is not over-powering, but full of fruit, soft tannin and oak, working in a harmonious food-friendly manner.
688	Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot   Nelson Family Vineyards	2018	60.00
	Paarl
	Full-bodied, rich and chocolatey, this is an elegant Bordeaux-style blend, with a lovely herbaceous character.
687	Cabernet Sauvignon    Thelema Mountain Vineyards	2019	72.00
	Stellenbosch
	Inspired wine-making and high-altitude vineyards impart a fullness and sophistication that competes with most other world-class Cabernets.
697	Pinot Noir   Peter Max      Crystallum Wines	2022	100.00
	Hemel-en-Aarde
	This is first rate Pinot Noir from the most esteemed producer of this varietal in the Cape. Medium-bodied, complex and structured, yet elegant and balanced.
683	Trilogy     Warwick Estate	2018	105.00
	Stellenbosch
	The top wine from this young winery is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot.  Showing great richness and complexity, with plenty of round fruit and gentle vanilla oak.
679	Treinspoor   Sadie Family Wines	2014	90.00
	Swartland
	This estate champions old vines from largely ignored varieties. Made from old Tinta Barroca vines, (the Portuguese varietal), a reminder of the Cape’s history of fortified wines.
693	Pinot Noir   Ignis   Storm Wines	2016	115.00
	Hemel-en-Aarde
	Hailing from an eastern slope in the Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Ignis Pinot Noir is made only in very small quantities; silky tannins complement the primary fruit, harmonised with aromas of raspberry & wild strawberry.
694	Breton Cabernet Franc   Lukas Van Loggerenberg	2017	120.00
	Stellenbosch
	This Cabernet Franc is classically styled, showcasing Lukas’s passion for elegant, drinkable wines. There’s notes of violets and mulberries, with just a hint of bell-pepper adding complexity.
686	Pinot Noir    Hamilton Russell Vineyards	2016	125.00
	Walker Bay
	Hamilton Russell are one of the few estates to produce a world class Pinot in the Cape. Classic Pinot character with wild red-fruits and warm woodland aromas, and a rich silky finish on the palate.
692	Pinot Noir   Mabalel   Crystallum Wines	2018	120.00
	Hemel-en-Aarde
	Crystallum are producing what is probably the finest range of Pinot Noirs in the Cape. Elegant, rich and perfumed, this is close to perfection.
684	Estate Wine    Rust-en-Vrede	2017	115.00
	Stellenbosch
	Rust-en-Vrede’s signature wine is one of South Africa’s finest.  Mostly Cabernet with a touch of Merlot & Shiraz, full of blackberries & cherries, with a dash of vanilla from lengthy oak ageing.
691	MR de Compostella   Mvemve Raats	2018	180.00
	Stellenbosch
	Really exciting and one of the most highly-rated wines in South Africa. A full-size Bordeaux-blend built around Cabernet Franc; big and impressive, though not without restraint.
682	V   Vergelegen	2014	270.00
	Stellenbosch
	Vergelegen are at the top of the pile in South Africa, and this is their flagship Cabernet Sauvignon, benefitting from almost 2 years in French oak. Rich and full-scale, whilst retaining great balance and poise.
695	Granite Syrah    Mullineux	2016	245.00
	Swartland
	Mullineux is certainly one of the current ‘superstar’ producers in South Africa. Always the most perfumed and elegant of the single-terroir reds, it offers up fresh red plum, graphite and black cherries, with a leafy black raspberry edge and fine tannins.

Australia
McLaren Vale
Red Wine
Bin		Year	£
713	Shiraz/Sangiovese    Coriole	2020	50.00
	Coriole have long excelled at blending this Italian varietal with the classic Aussie stalwart, Shiraz; matching Sangioveses’ typically firm tannins, yet in possession of a ripe core of fruit to express it’s Australian heritage; with succulent red fruit & savoury spice, clove & cinnamon on the lengthy palate.
715	Dead Arm Shiraz   d’Arenburgh.	2017	140.00
	The top wine from d’Arenburgh’s excellent and exciting range of wines has become significantly scarcer and more expensive, as recent vintages have come under the critical spotlight. This very fine ’17 is in the style typical of rich and expansive Shiraz that coats the palate, whilst still remaining more-ish.
Barossa & Eden Valley
White Wine
717	The Contours Riesling    Pewsey Vale	2015	65.00
	Pewsey Vale is the oldest winery in the Eden Valley and is a renowned Riesling specialist. Australian Riesling tends to resemble Alsatian Riesling more than its German counterparts, as it is dry, with distinctive lime notes on the nose
Red Wine
731	St Henri Shiraz   Penfolds	2009	200.00
	This label was revived in 1953, the same year Grange was created. For many years seen as the equal of Grange (although intentionally more elegant in style) it is now somewhat neglected, but still utterly brilliant
733	Magill Estate   Penfolds	2003	275.00
	Penfolds are known for favouring multi-region blends at all levels, right up to Grange. The Magill is their only single estate wine, a 100% Shiraz from a very old historic plot, now nestling in the suburbs of Adelaide.
729	Grange   Penfolds	1990	1400.00
	One of the all-time great Granges, from a stellar vintage; supremely complex yet balanced, now in it's perfect drinking window
725	Hill of Grace   Henschke	2008	900.00
	Hill of Grace is one of Australia’s most iconic wines and is the only wine to really stand shoulder to shoulder with Grange. It differs from its rival as it is site specific to a tiny patch of 19th century vines, that only produce a few hundred cases of this wonderful wine.
New South Wales
Red Wine
737	Shiraz/Viognier Clonakilla	2019	275.00
	Inspired by the wines of the Northern Rhône, Shiraz/Viognier blends have established themselves as an up and coming Australian wine style with Clonakilla one of the originators. Ripe, perfumed and perhaps a little bit Rhône-y on the nose with a rich, balanced and supple palate.
White Wine
Adelaide Hills 753 Chardonnay   The Lane 2020 50.00   Esteemed winemaker John Edwards long-held dream to produce refined wines in a Burgundian style, led to the creation of The Lane Vineyard, taking advantage of the region’s (relatively speaking) cooler climate and using exuberant, ripe fruit matured in French oak casks, underscoring this Chardonnay with freshness and minerality. v             754  Sauvignon Blanc   Shaw & Smith  2021   65.00    A big and juicy take on Sauvignon, make this one of Australia's best examples from this progressive producer. Deliciously ripe and fresh with tropical fruit aromatics.             Western Australia
755	Chardonnay     Stella Bella	2020	75.00
	Since Stella Bella’s inception in the early 2000’s their reputation for crafting fine wines from Margaret River fruit has grown to enviable levels. Their Chardonnay is a standout wine, with restrained oak and stone fruits, marrying together beautifully.
		2014	230.00
756	Art Series Chardonnay    Leeuwin Estate
	One of the best Chardonnays in Australia, or the entire New World for that matter. Dense, with great minerality, tropical fruit and even a touch of honey, but showing great balance and extraordinary length.
Red Wine
765	Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon   Leeuwin Estate	2013	175.00
	Leeuwin exploit the cool micro-climates of the Margaret River to produce this very fine Bordeaux-style Cabernet. Beautifully assembled, with mocha, cassis and cigar-box aromas, with elegant tannins wrapped around the warm dark fruit on the palate.
763	Cabernet/Merlot    Diana Madeline   Cullen	2010	220.00
	Consistently rated as the best Cabernet in Australia. Rich, vibrantly full, with succulent, blackcurrant fruit. Intensely perfumed, the oak has integrated with the soft, hedge-row fruit, to produce a velvety smooth finish.
Victoria
776	Farrside Pinot Noir   By Farr	2015	195.00
	Garry and Nick Farr have a long affinity with Dujac in Burgundy and it shows in their wines. These hand-crafted Pinots are amongst the very best in Australia and are as good as any produced in the New World.
771	Shiraz  Georgia’s Paddock   Jasper Hill	2018	160.00
	Since the mid 1970’s wine-maker Ron Laughton has striven to make the definitive ‘Great Australian Shiraz’, with considerable success.  Big, complex, yet with great finesse, and a structured back-bone, this wine has real star quality.
772	Thousand Candles	2012	220.00
	The second release of one of the most talked about wines to emerge form Australia in recent years. This is a blend of Pinot Noir, Shiraz & Sauvignon Blanc, with the emphasis on purity and precision, rather than brute power.

New Zealand
White Wine
South Island
Bin
805	Sauvignon Blanc   Isabel Estate	2021	62.00
	Marlborough
	Highly regarded since the mid-nineties for wines that forgo the explosive aromatics of Marlborough Sauvignon, whilst retaining the purity, with an almost Loire-like elegance. Fine and concentrated, with the added wood component lending complexity and not just oak.
810	Sauvignon Blanc  Mount Difficulty	2020	65.00
	Central Otago
	This estate is beginning to gain a reputation as a great all-rounder, with this potential Cloudy Bay-beater. Aromatic grapefruit & gooseberry fill the nose, followed by a full palate enhanced by some late-harvest fruit
811	Chardonnay   Jane Hunters	2018	65.00
	Marlborough
	Aged in new French oak barriques, and almost Burgundian in style, with delicious apple and pungent fruit flavours, combined with a smoky oakiness.
813	Chardonnay   Dog Point	2019	85.00
	Marlborough
	This complex yet lightly oaked Chardonnay balances the crisp freshness of juicy citrus and stone fruit, with buttery creaminess, complimented with its signature gunflint smokiness.
	NORTH ISLAND
801	Sauvignon Blanc    Pencarrow	2022	38.00
	Martinborough
	A great introduction to NZ Sauvignon Blanc; not as big and unctuous as its Marlborough cousins, with deliciously focused citrus flavours and aromas.
803	Sauvignon Blanc    Palliser Estate	2021	48.00
	Martinborough
	An iconic Martinborough style of Sauvignon Blanc that is serious yet subtle, while still possessing vibrant tropical and citrus fruit characteristics.
815	Gewurztraminer   Lovat Vineyard   Dry River Estate	2014	120.00
	Martinborough
	Dry River are a well-established boutique producer making some of the finest wines in New Zealand. Rich and sumptuous Gewurztraminer, that is arguably the best in the southern hemisphere.
North Island
Red Wine
823	Pinot Noir   Palliser Estate	2020	60.00
	Martinborough
	From the highly respected Palliser Estate, this is a ripe and generous fruit-driven wine, that delivers unmistakable Pinot Noir character.
820	Pinot Noir    Dry River Estate	2015	190.00
	Martinborough
	Rated as one of New Zealand’s best Pinots; classy in every way, with exotic gamey fruits that seem to go on forever on the lengthy finish.
South Island
825	Pinot Noir  Mount Difficulty	2019	95.00
	Central Otago
	Interest in Central Otago has snowballed in the last few years. This dark, pungent and seriously concentrated Pinot Noir has depth and complexity in abundance.
826	Pinot Noir  Mount Edward	2019	95.00
	Central Otago
	This extremely fine boutique wine from the world's most southerly vineyards, is produced in minuscule quantities to huge critical acclaim; possessing excellent balance between power and elegance.
827	Pinot Noir   Burn Cottage	2016	175.00
	Central Otago
	A young winery, even by Otago standards, producing Pinot Noir comparable with the very best. Meticulous viticulture and wine- making in harmony, to produce profound and elegant Pinot.
828	Pinot Noir   Block 5    Felton Road	2010	250.00
	Central Otago
	Felton Road have a reputation as one of the best producers of Pinot in Otago or anywhere else in NZ. This is one of their top cuvées produced in minute quantities and up there with the very best Pinots made outside Burgundy.

Bin		Year	£
	White Wines
870	Verdicchio Classico Superiore   Villa Bucci, Marche, Italy	2021	30.00
	Complex, mineral and a fine wine by anyone’s yardstick; one of Italy’s best whites.
869	Soave  Pieropan   Veneto, Italy	2020	31.00
	Dry and crisp wine from one of Soave's benchmark producers.
866	Viré Clessé  Domaine Rene Michel   Burgundy, France	2016	38.00
	Clessé is one of the most highly thought-of villages in the Mâconnais & this is surely one of the top wines in the A.C. with complex layers of fruit, exotic oils, minerals and gentle acidity.
		2021	45.00
871	Sancerre   Domaine du Nozay
	First-rate Sancerre from this passionate winemaking family, dedicated solely to the pursuit of making perfect Sauvignon Blanc. Delicate aromas of lime and ripe fruit on the nose, with the kind of racy acidity you won’t find anywhere else.
	Red Wines
879	Gigondas   Domaine Saint Gayan    Southern Rhône, France	2016	42.00
	Very drinkable, Grenache-based, Chateauneuf-style wine
873	Châteauneuf-du-Pape   Mont-Redon   Southern Rhône, France	2018	49.00
	Elegant & balanced Châteauneuf from this well-regarded estate
877	Chorey-Les-Beaune   Tollot-Beaut      Burgundy, France	2019	60.00
	A very nice half of Tollot-Beaut's signature wine
	Sweet Wines
898	Carte d’Or   Baumard   Coteaux du Layon,  Loire, France	2021	38.00
	Deliciously light & refreshing,from hand-harvested Chenin Blanc grapes
890	Old Premium Liqueur Topaque, Morris of Rutherglen, Victoria, Australia   500ml bottle	N.V.	70.00
	An incredibly sweet blend of extremely old Muscadelle wines, one of the finest examples of this uniquely Australian style.
895	Noble One Botrytis Semillon   De Bortoli   Australia	2017	80.00
	Big, powerful and sophisticated; Australia’s best sweet wine.
889	Capitelli   Anselmi     Italy	2015	85.00
	Made from 100% Garganega grapes, this is deliciously full-bodied and luscious, with honeyed apricot & pear on the palate.
899	Tokay Aszu Blue Label   Royal Tokaji Wine Company   Hungary   5 Puttonyos.  500ml bottle	2016	100.00
	The world’s most historic sweet wine; intensely sweet and concentrated with a lightly oxidised character.
892	Cabernet Franc Icewine    Peller Family Estate    Niagara, Canada	2017	195.00
	A rarely seen, rich & utterly delicious red grape example of this Canadian speciality
859	Ermitage Vin de Paille   M.Chapoutier    Rhône, France	1999	225.00
	This extraordinarily rare & deliciously sweet wine is made from Marsanne grapes dried on straw; concentrated yet showing outstanding balance & great length
856	Château D’Yquem 1er Cru Superieur    Sauternes   France	1986	500.00
	Outstanding Yquem and rare to see older vintages in halves!
858	Château D’Yquem 1er Cru Superieur    Sauternes   France	1990	550.00
	This near-perfect wine is still stunning 30 years on.