Top Selection is an award-winning boutique wine and spirits merchant that has been running since 2000.
This autumn portfolio tasting featured over 80 wines - in general, they were all well-made and fault free, reasonably typical and fair value for money.
Some were more interesting than others, so here are the ones I liked best:
Andre Jacquart Le Mesnil Grand Cru NV, Champagne complex, leesy and adept. Good.
Whites
Angel Sequeiros Albarino "Foudre" 2010, Rias Baxas complex, oaky, mineral and very long. Incredibly youthful, will age and age. Good.
Laurent Boussey Meursault "Clos du Pre" 2015 citrussy, deft and complex with layers of sophisticated oak; still young. Good.
Reds
David Duband Chambolle Musigny 2013 mushrooms, truffles, red berry fruit and spice; complex, long and supple. Good.
Alves de Sousa Caldas Reserve Touriga Nacional 2012, Douro minty eucalyptus, ripe dark fruit, gaminess and pappery spice; supple and fresh with fine tannins. Good.
Kracher Blend 2 2013, Burgenland vibrant with fresh, ripe, juicy blueberries, coffee grounds and spice. Good.
Ceretto Barolo 2013 fresh and elegant with a firm grip; cherry fruit and long. Good.
Dessert wines
Kracher Beerenauslese 2015, Burgenland roasted peaches in caramel with good freshness. Good.
Clos le Comte Cuvee Emilie 2015, Sauternes sweet spices, buttery roasted stone fruits and caramel. Good.
Szepsy Aszu 2000, Tokaji cognac coloured and complex, with roasted peaches and sweet spice. Long and mellow with aged complexity. Very Good.
Alves de Sousa Quinta da Gaivosa LBV, 2012 fruited, fresh and delicious, typical LBV. Good.
Spirits
La Gabare is one of the last independent cognac houses - founded in 1992 they select, age and sell rare old cognacs.
La Gabare Petite Champagne 1970 complex, vibrant and fiery (60% strength!), spicy and expressive. Very Good Indeed.
La Gabare Petite Champagne 1982 complex, with mixed fruit and sweet spice. Mellow and harmonious. Very Good.
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