Roasted game birds

This Bordeaux Supérieur delivers exactly what the 'Supérieur' designation promises – a step up from basic Bordeaux without requiring a second mortgage. From the right bank of Bordeaux, this Merlot-dominant blend embodies the approachable side of the world's most famous wine region. Château St-Bernard crafts a wine that respects tradition while remaining accessible to modern palates. It's got enough of that classic Bordeaux character – think pencil shavings, subtle earthiness, and restrained fruit – to satisfy the purists, but with a friendlier, more approachable structure than its fancier cousins. Perfect for those nights when you want to feel a bit sophisticated without the pressure of decanting something precious from 1982.

This Langhe Nebbiolo offers a perfect introduction to Piedmont's noble grape without requiring the patience (or budget) demanded by Barolo and Barbaresco. The "Clare JC" designation is a tribute to winemaker Giuseppe Vajra's children, Claudio and Francesca. The Vajra family brings the same meticulous attention to their Langhe Nebbiolo as they do to their acclaimed Barolo, sourcing from younger vines and giving the wine less oak aging for earlier approachability. The result captures Nebbiolo's ethereal aromatics and structure in a more immediate package. It's the perfect bottle for those nights when you want something special but don't want to raid the cellar for your precious Barolo – or for anyone curious about why wine professionals are so obsessed with this challenging but rewarding grape.