Wine Pairings & Notes

Domaine de la Garrelière Le Blanc de la Mariée 2022

  • Occasion: A crisp white for sunny afternoons, light lunches, or as an aperitif before dinner.

  • Food Pairing: Oysters, chèvre on toast, grilled zucchini, or lemon pasta.

  • Tasting Story: From the biodynamic pioneers at Domaine de la Garrelière in Touraine. Made from Sauvignon Blanc, but nothing like the supermarket stereotype — here it’s delicate and alive, with notes of citrus peel, orchard fruit, and wildflowers. The texture is clean, with Loire minerality running through it. A perfect introduction to natural Loire whites: refreshing, vibrant, and endlessly drinkable.

  • Serving Tip: Serve at 8–10°C. Drink young to enjoy its brightness.


Domaine de la Garrelière Le P’tit Ch’nin 2022

  • Occasion: A wine for long Sunday lunches or sharing at the table with friends.

  • Food Pairing: Roast chicken, creamy risotto, or soft-rind cheeses.

  • Tasting Story: Chenin Blanc is the Loire’s most expressive grape, and in Garrelière’s hands it shines. Notes of baked apple, honey, and white flowers mingle with a chalky freshness. Biodynamic farming brings energy and balance — ripe but not heavy, textured but not clumsy. It’s a wine that evolves in the glass, inviting you to slow down and pay attention.

  • Serving Tip: Best at 10–12°C. Can age a few years, developing richer honeyed tones.

Mosse Moussamoussettes 2023

  • Occasion: Aperitif for warm summer evenings, picnics, or festive gatherings.

  • Food Pairing: Seafood platters, chèvre salad, or berry desserts.

  • Tasting Story: A cult pét-nat rosé from the Mosse family in Anjou. Made from Grolleau and Cabernet Franc, it bursts with wild strawberries, raspberries, citrus zest, and herbal notes. Playful bubbles, pale pink colour, and a joyful energy that embodies the spontaneity of natural wine. Always in short supply, always gone too soon.

  • Serving Tip: Chill well (8–10°C). Open carefully — pét-nat corks can surprise. Drink young.

Sextant – Julien Altaber Ecume 2023

  • Occasion: Perfect for aperitif, or as a fresh opener before a meal.

  • Food Pairing: Sushi, shellfish, or a simple tomato salad.

  • Tasting Story: From Burgundy’s rising star Julien Altaber. Ecume (“foam”) is a pét-nat made from Chardonnay, showing notes of citrus, green apple, and saline minerals. It’s clean and lightly sparkling, more elegant than rustic — a pét-nat with Burgundian poise. A wine for those who want bubbles without formality.

  • Serving Tip: Chill to 8–10°C. Best enjoyed young and fresh.

Geschickt One Drop 2022

  • Occasion: A glass for thoughtful sipping on a warm evening.

  • Food Pairing: Grilled vegetables, spiced couscous, or Asian-inspired dishes.

  • Tasting Story: From Alsace’s forward-thinking domaine Geschickt. “One Drop” is a skin-contact blend, glowing orange in the glass. Aromas of apricot, tea, and citrus peel carry through to a textural, slightly tannic palate. It’s precise, energetic, and endlessly intriguing — a wine that rewards curiosity.

  • Serving Tip: Serve slightly chilled (12–14°C). Can handle decanting to open up its aromatics.

Le Bouc à Trois Pattes French Press Shiraz 2021

  • Occasion: A casual red for BBQs, pizza nights, or weeknight dinners.

  • Food Pairing: Grilled meats, wood-fired pizza, or hearty veggie dishes.

  • Tasting Story: This Shiraz takes a playful, natural approach. Expect juicy blackberry and plum fruit, peppery spice, and soft tannins. Made for easy enjoyment, it has enough freshness to keep it from being heavy. A crowd-pleaser that still feels authentic.

  • Serving Tip: Best at 14–16°C. Drink young for its vibrant fruit.

Sextant – Julien Altaber Bourgogne Aligoté 2023

  • Occasion: A refreshing white for aperitif or alongside light starters.

  • Food Pairing: Fresh oysters, sashimi, or goat’s cheese tart.

  • Tasting Story: Aligoté is Burgundy’s “other” white grape, often overlooked — but in the hands of Julien Altaber it’s a revelation. Bright acidity, citrus zest, green apple, and a chalky mineral line give it real drive. A wine that proves Burgundy is more than Chardonnay.

  • Serving Tip: Serve chilled at 8–10°C. Delicious young but will evolve for a few years.

Mosse Combo 2022

  • Occasion: A versatile bottle for food-friendly dinners.

  • Food Pairing: Roast chicken, creamy pasta, or root vegetable gratin.

  • Tasting Story: A Chenin Blanc blend from the Mosse family in Anjou. Richer than their pét-nats, Combo has orchard fruit, quince, honey, and a chalky minerality. Textured but balanced, it’s a wine that fills the mouth yet stays precise. A beautiful reflection of Anjou Chenin.

  • Serving Tip: Serve at 10–12°C. Can age gracefully for 3–5 years.

Fanny Sabre Anatole Rouge 2023

  • Occasion: A casual Burgundy red for weeknight dinners or sharing at bistros.

  • Food Pairing: Roast chicken, charcuterie, or mushroom dishes.

  • Tasting Story: From Fanny Sabre, one of Burgundy’s most exciting young winemakers. Anatole Rouge is juicy, light Pinot Noir — red cherries, violets, and a touch of spice. A wine that’s easy to drink yet distinctly Burgundian in character. Perfect for when you want Pinot without the ceremony.

  • Serving Tip: Serve slightly chilled (12–14°C). Drink young for brightness.

Geschickt Alsace Grand Cru Kaefferkopf Khépri 2020

  • Occasion: A contemplative bottle for long dinners and quiet evenings.

  • Food Pairing: Spiced dishes, roast poultry, or strong cheeses.

  • Tasting Story: From Alsace’s Kaefferkopf Grand Cru, this orange wine is a masterwork of skin-contact winemaking. Amber-hued, with layers of apricot, quince, honey, and fine tannins. Textural and complex, it’s both powerful and elegant — a wine that commands attention and reflection.

  • Serving Tip: Serve at 12–14°C. Benefits from decanting. Can age beautifully.

Domaine Derain Gevrey-Chambertin En Vosne 2019

  • Occasion: A wine for serious dinners and collectors’ tables.

  • Food Pairing: Roast duck, venison, mushroom risotto, or aged cheeses.

  • Tasting Story: Dominique Derain is a legendary Burgundian winemaker, and this Gevrey-Chambertin shows why. Dark cherries, forest floor, spice, and silky tannins weave into a powerful yet elegant wine. Structured, deep, and layered, it’s a Burgundy to contemplate as it evolves over hours — and years.

  • Serving Tip: Serve at 14–16°C. Decant for at least an hour. Age-worthy for 10+ years.

Domaine Derain Saint-Aubin 1er Cru En Remilly 2022

  • Occasion: A white Burgundy for refined dinners.

  • Food Pairing: Roast chicken, creamy fish dishes, or buttery pastas.

  • Tasting Story: Saint-Aubin is one of Burgundy’s hidden treasures, and En Remilly is among its finest 1er Cru vineyards. Derain crafts this Chardonnay with precision: citrus and orchard fruit layered over chalky minerality, with a touch of hazelnut richness. Both elegant and powerful, it reflects the heights natural Burgundy can reach.

  • Serving Tip: Serve at 10–12°C. Decant briefly. Can age 5–8 years.

Sextant – Julien Altaber Rully 1er Cru Blanc 2022

  • Occasion: A white Burgundy for special occasions and long meals.

  • Food Pairing: Lobster, scallops, or rich poultry dishes.

  • Tasting Story: Rully is one of the Côte Chalonnaise’s shining stars, and in Altaber’s hands this Chardonnay becomes thrilling. Notes of citrus oil, white peach, hazelnut, and chalky limestone minerality. A serious wine with both weight and finesse — perfect for showing guests Burgundy beyond the famous names.

  • Serving Tip: Serve at 10–12°C. Benefits from decanting. Age-worthy for 5–10 years.

Belluard Vin de Savoie Ayse Mont Blanc 2019

  • Occasion: A rare Alpine white for contemplative evenings or pairing with mountain cuisine.

  • Food Pairing: Fondue, raclette, smoked trout, or alpine cheeses.

  • Tasting Story: From the late Dominique Belluard, a pioneer of biodynamics in Savoie. Made from the rare Gringet grape, grown on Mont Blanc’s foothills. Aromas of alpine herbs, citrus, white flowers, and stony minerals. Textured and crystalline, it tastes like pure mountain air — a profound, almost spiritual wine, carrying the essence of its terroir.

  • Serving Tip: Serve at 10–12°C. 

    allow the wine to breathe briefly in the glass to release its alpine aromatics. Can age gracefully for a decade.