# South African wine shines at The Savoy’s new Beaufort Wine Bar

Romain Audrerie greeted us with a Montrachet surprise, quickly followed by a welcome glass of English sparkling rosé. The famous Beaufort Bar, built on the hotel’s old cabaret stage, has turned its focus from cocktails to wine. For a South African in London, the best part was simple. Our wines are on the list, and they hold their own. The jet-black and gold Art Deco room still feels like a night at the theatre. What has changed is what is in your glass. The full list runs to more than 250 wines from 18 countries, with vintages from 1975 to 2025. Coravin technology lets the team pour rare bo

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