Jeff's Seasonal Selection

A little something for every festive occasion. Jeff has brought together six personal favourites, from Bordeaux classics and a beautifully judged Rioja Reserva to New Zealand Pinot Noir and a characterful Châteauneuf-du-Pape. There’s a cracking Chardonnay in the mix, too. A case with plenty of personality, whether you're entertaining, giving or simply stocking up for the season.

In the Case

Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste, Lacoste-Borie, 2019 – Pauillac, Bordeaux
The second wine of the highly regarded Grand-Puy-Lacoste, one of our best selling 2025 syndicate barrels this year. Lacoste-Borie brings a taste of Pauillac with a little more approachability. Expect cassis, dark cherry, cedar and graphite, with fine tannins and classic Cabernet Sauvignon structure.

Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc, 2020 – Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux
A beautifully composed white Bordeaux from one of Pessac's most famous producers. Combining citrus, ripe orchard fruit and delicate floral notes with a subtle hint of oak. Textural and fresh, with the concentration and polish you'd expect from this celebrated estate.

El Enemigo, Chardonnay, 2023 – Mendoza, Argentina
A distinctive, Burgundian-minded Chardonnay from Alejandro Vigil and Adrianna Catena. Expect ripe citrus, stone fruit and subtle toasted notes, with lively acidity, a creamy texture and a long, mineral finish.

Viña Alberdi Selección Especial, Rioja Reserva, La Rioja Alta S.A., 2021 – Rioja, Spain
A particularly appealing expression of classic Rioja, from the oldest estate, La Rioja Alta S.A. Bright cherry and plum fruit, vanilla, sweet spice and a touch of cedar from oak ageing. Elegant, balanced and wonderfully versatile at the dinner table and drinking beautifully .

Felton Road, Bannockburn Pinot Noir, 2025 – Central Otago, New Zealand
A benchmark Central Otago Pinot Noir from the famous Felton Road. Combining cherry, raspberry and darker berry fruit with floral notes, spice and a fine mineral edge. Silky yet structured, with lovely freshness and depth.

Château Saint-Roch, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge, 2022– Southern Rhône, France
A generous, characterful southern Rhône red, with ripe blackberry, plum, garrigue herbs and warming spice. Rich and inviting, but with enough freshness and structure to keep everything in balance.