CELLAR UP

WINES TO SHAPE YOUR CELLAR

Imagine getting wine advice from someone that has taken years of training, tasted thousands of wines and understands the synergy between food and wine. Imagine having this expert taste countless wines every year, recommending only the best, and giving you detailed tasting notes and food pairings.

Well, there's no need to imagine it because this is exactly what you get as a Member of Opimian. Our Masters of Wine do precisely that. Whether it's the Coups de Coeur, the featured wine, The Masters Case subscription or this regular feature, Cellar Up!, you get expert advice on every decision.

In this space particularly, you get the information you need to diversify your Cellar and try wines that are outside your typical style. Every region has styles for which they have become famous. Find them here. Experiment while enjoying the comfort of knowing that each of your choices has been tried and approved by an internationally recognized professional

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DM EXTRA BRUT DÉSIR, CHAMPAGNE DOYARD-MAHÉ, CHARDONNAY BLANC DE BLANCS, VERTUS PREMIER CRU, LOT 3195, P11

A Champagne for special occasions and celebrations, it is a dry style with richness coming from the high proportion of reserve wines with flavours of peaches and honeysuckle.

A powerful white with potential for cellaring. 2019 was a warm year in Chablis and this has flavours of plums, honey and spices.

MEDIUM BODY WHITE

Seafood such as oysters, scallops, sashimi, or salads with mild vinaigrettes

CHABLIS PREMIER CRU, VAILLON, AOC CHABLIS 1ER CRU, VIN BIO, 2019, PART OF MIXED CASE, LOT 3207, P15

ROSÉ

Most appetizers, sipping on its own, the back deck

CHÂTEAU LA GENESTIÈRE, AOP TAVEL, 2021, LOT 3242, P42

Tavel, on the right bank of the Rhône Valley, is known for its deep-coloured structured rosés. Matches equally well with food or as an apéritif.

FULL BODY RED

Heavy stews, many game meats, lamb, strong cheeses, even dessert

DOMAINE MARTIN, AOP RASTEAU, 2020, LOT 3228, P32

2020 has proven to be a great year across the Rhône valley. This has lots of red berry and raspberry characters with meaty savoury notes.

The translation for Odin is 'Master of Ecstasy'. This unique fortified wine doesn't disappoint. There's no question that you'll be the only one in your circle of friends with one of these.

...AND FOR YOUR BAR

Pommeau

ODIN'S SPIRIT POMMEAU DE NORMANDIE, LOT 3257, P55