Mature and oxidative, but really vigorous on the palate, fruitcake richness, fine old champagne. Returning to it later it had gone marmitey, but agreeably so

Catty, high toned, melon fruit, and with a petrol tone that made it taste old. Interesting rather than charming.

Sweaty, buttery nose, fat and waxy on the palate, sweet, nutty, luxurious texture - with the scallops the flowers and minerals twinkled through

This smelled sweet. Tangy, beautifully focused riesling, lip-smacking acidity - my favourite of the whites

Bright, full, sweet cherry fruit, this was really refined. Beautiful

This was shy on the nose, smooth, elegant and mature, a hint of oxidation, and still some grip, but overall a lovely stately mature burgundy

Served blind. Very pale, this had us guessing at early 70s/late 60s. Sweet cherry menthol fruit, lovely glossy texture, gentle, fine

Served blind. Cloudy, and there was a touch of TCA. A shame, as one could sense a really beautiful wine underneath the taint.

After all those burgundies one might have expected this to stick out, but this came over as plush and elegant, without being particularly distinctive

Shy on the nose, but on the palate very elegant with cherries and violets, velvety texture, so refined

Served blind: rich, ripe, with a fair bit of the farmyard, but so much savoury fruit underneath - a nice contrast to the oh so refined Vajra

Gorgeous, lush, nutty sweet wine, amazing intensity