Robert Groffier's Bonnes-Mares is a benchmark for Burgundy excellence. From the famed Bonnes-Mares vineyard, this wine captures the essence of its unique terroir. The Groffier family, with a tradition of meticulous viticulture, ensures that only the finest Pinot Noir grapes are handpicked. The winemaking process includes fermentation with indigenous yeasts and ageing in French oak barrels, which imparts structure and complexity. Each vintage presents a nose of dark berries, rose petals, and earthy undertones. On the palate, expect a harmonious blend of black cherry, raspberry, and subtle spice, complemented by fine tannins and a long, elegant finish. Robert Groffier's Bonnes-Mares consistently delivers quality and prestige, making it a coveted choice for discerning wine enthusiasts. This wine's balance of power and finesse ensures its place in any esteemed collection, highlighting the best of Burgundy.

Cuvée du Cèdre Clos de Vougeot A blend of fruit from propitiously situated plots, sourced from six different growers, across the largest of all of Burgundys Grand Crus. Intentionally, some are prime real estate, directly behind the château; others, on the lower ebbs of the vineyard. Ponsot sees this as a balancing act. A wealth of black cherry, red currant and plum liqueur, framed by the Clos earthenware tannins. A wine that is consistently rated frumps by the worlds eminent Burgundy commentators, this will only grow in stature with extended patience.

LAURENT PONSOT Grand Cru Cuvée de l'Érable , Echezeaux

2010 Grant Burge Meshach Barossa Valley Shiraz. The 2010 Meshach is inky red/black in colour with vibrant purple hues. It has great intensity and depth which is typical of Meshach. The aroma is truly distinctive, with rich dark chocolate, berry coulis, leather and cinnamon. The palate is textural with powerful fruit flavours and silky soft tannins providing a rich mouthful of wine. The balanced tannins perfectly complement the influential fruit characters. The flavours mirror the complex set of aromas, toffee and spice with a big berry hit. A truly distinctive Meshach from an outstanding vintage will ensure this wine is still drinking well with the best Australia has to offer well into the next decade.

Château Lafleur is a tiny 4.5-hectare Pomerol property located opposite Pétrus and producing wines of comparable quality. It is owned and run by Sylvie and Jacques Guinadeau. While the majority of great Bordeaux châteaux have changed hands over the past several generations, Château Lafleur remains in the same family hands to this day. Its vineyards are situated on the gravel-rich Pomerol plateau and adjoin those of La Fleur-Pétrus. The soils here are particularly deep and are enriched by deposits of potassium and iron. Only natural fertilisers are used and yields are painfully low, even by Pomerol standards. Lafleur's wine is typically a blend of Merlot (50%) and Cabernet Franc (50%). It is aged in small oak barrels (50% new) for 18 months. Wines from Lafleur display a spectacularly intense perfume (partly attributable to the high percentage of Cabernet Franc in the blend) and display layers and layers of concentrated, black fruits, minerals, tobacco spices and creamy liquorice on the palate. The best vintages can last for up to 50 years.