After seeing the solemn post, fans rushed to the comments section to share their condolences, their own experiences and remember their loved ones who also passed away.
One wrote: Enjoy the wine and cigar and raise a glass to absent friends and stay safe you and all your teams. Sending you a big hug, another added.
A third noted: Lovely sentiment, wine looks divine.
James was devastated to hear of Albert Roux s passing on 4 January (Image: GETTY)
Top 10 most followed Instagram accounts (Image: EXPRESS) So very sad. Marvellous chiefs. They have left a great legacy, a fourth agreed.
The post comes after news broke of famed chef Albert Roux s death on 4 January this year, just months after his brother Michel.