Freshly cut flowers

Château Pape Clément Blanc 2015 pairs particularly well with lobster

and minerality all shine through

black plums and licorice notes with touches of cigar boxes

unsmoked cigars and dusty soil

Opus One, Napa Valley, 2022, 75cl 2-set Freshly cut flowersPicked before, during and after the year's early September heat, the 2022 Opus Onea blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 6. 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot and 0. 5% Malbecadmirably reflects the vintage, boasting a ripe, extroverted personality but also a slightly open knit, coarser mouthfeel than either the 2021 or 2023. Rosemary and sandalwood notes accent cherries on the nose, while the medium to full bodied palate is expansive and plush,