Christmas Wine List Suggested

"...from a fine but uneven vintage. As with many top wines of the region that year, this is light and delicate rather than rich and unctuous."

In a sheltered valley at the foot of Monte Amiato, the highest mountain in Tuscany, the wines benefit from the very rich mineral soil of this extinct volcano.  

Gorgeously rich, full-bodied on the palate with balanced length that is freshened with a final lick of brisk, elegant, invigorating acidity.

Château Ramafort is in cracking form. The Cru Bourgeois estate, once belonged to Château Lafite. A 50/50 blend of cabernet sauvignon and merlot.

Michel Guilleminot Blanc de Noirs comes from the very south of Champagne in the beautiful Vallee de l'Aube. A lovely single grower champagne made by the 4th generation Guilleminot family.

A soft, rich wine with a touch of minerality. The blend is 65% merlot, 33% cabernet sauvignon with a touch of petite verdot.

This is from a classic Chablis vintage for the best growers, according to Decanter Magazine. Delicious already and will get even better.

Our latest find is from Le Jas des Papes in Courthézon - acquired by Michel Audibert in 2014, whose family had previously been winemakers in Provence for a century.