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SOCIETY SELECTIONS · Autumn 2026

The Autumn
Table.

From the first toast to the last conversation.

Proposed collection · Preview edition

Meet the four wines
Bollinger Special Cuvée Brut NV01
William Fèvre Chablis 202302
Sea Smoke Southing Pinot Noir 202303
Castiglion del Bosco Brunello di Montalcino 202004
An illustrative collection, not a confirmed shipment or event lineup. Final wines, host, seller, and delivery details will be announced before orders open. Bottle images may show another vintage.

Society editorial perspective

Four expressions.
One shared table.

This proposed flight follows the rhythm of a dinner: sparkling energy, a bright white, a fragrant coastal red, and a structured Tuscan finish. The point is comparison, not a ranking. Pour modest tasting measures, keep water on the table, and return to each glass as the food arrives.

An editorial selection rationale, not a report of a hosted tasting. Serving temperatures and pairings below are suggestions.

01 / The welcomeBollinger Special Cuvée Brut NV bottle

Bollinger · NV

Special Cuvée Brut

Champagne, France · Pinot Noir-led blend

A rich Champagne style with red-fruit and toasted-brioche notes.

Why it belongs

Start with texture: a sparkling opening gives the flight energy before the still wines.

HOW TO SERVE
Serve at 8–10°C in a white-wine glass. Chill before opening; no decanting needed.
AT THE TABLE
Gougères or salted almonds
A QUESTION TO EXPLORE
Notice how bubbles and acidity change the impression of richness.
Producer & wine reference
02 / The fresh contrastWilliam Fèvre Chablis 2023 bottle

William Fèvre · 2023

Chablis

Chablis, Burgundy, France · Chardonnay

Fresh citrus, white fruit, and floral notes with a mineral character.

Why it belongs

Chablis introduces still Chardonnay after Champagne: compare freshness, texture, and the absence of bubbles.

HOW TO SERVE
Serve at 10–12°C. Let the glass warm slightly as you taste.
AT THE TABLE
Lemon-roasted fish or a goat-cheese tart
A QUESTION TO EXPLORE
Compare the citrus and mineral character with the opening wine.
Producer & wine reference
03 / The coastal redSea Smoke Southing Pinot Noir 2023 bottle

Sea Smoke · 2023

Southing Pinot Noir

Sta. Rita Hills, California · Pinot Noir

Cherry, dried flowers, and baking spice meet fresh coastal acidity.

Why it belongs

Pinot Noir shifts the evening toward red fruit while keeping freshness at the center of the comparison.

HOW TO SERVE
Serve at 14–16°C. Open 20–30 minutes ahead and taste before deciding whether to decant.
AT THE TABLE
Roast mushrooms or duck breast
A QUESTION TO EXPLORE
Look for the relationship between fruit, spice, and the sensation of tannin.
Producer & wine reference
04 / The dinner-table finishCastiglion del Bosco Brunello di Montalcino 2020 bottle

Castiglion del Bosco · 2020

Brunello di Montalcino

Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy · Sangiovese

Ripe berries and warming spice balanced by freshness and fine tannins.

Why it belongs

Sangiovese closes the flight with a different red-wine structure, inviting a final comparison over food.

HOW TO SERVE
Serve at 16–18°C. Taste on opening; a 30–60 minute decant is a useful starting point if it feels closed.
AT THE TABLE
Slow-cooked ragù or lentils with rosemary
A QUESTION TO EXPLORE
Compare its acidity and tannin with the Pinot Noir, first alone and then with food.
Producer & wine reference

TAKE THE NOTES TO YOUR TABLE

The evening
continues.

Keep the flight, serving suggestions, and pairing ideas together in your tasting companion.

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Society Selections is planned at $295 per quarter for four wines and a guided online experience. This preview does not reserve these bottles.

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