HALF BOTTLES
White
Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine sur Lie, Cht. La Noé, Loire 2007 7.70
Crisp and fresh, ideal with seafood
Rioja Marques Caceres white, Spain, 2005 9.70
Dry, light and fresh. A delightful wine vinified in the French style
Mâcon-Villages Prissé, Burgundy, 2005 10.25
Fresh, clean and with character
Château Nicot, Bordeaux Blc 2004 10.60
A blend of 40% Sauvignon, 40% Semillon and 20% Muscadelle giving quite a rich style but with clean and fresh fruit flavours
Pinot Blanc Réserve, Cave de Turckheim, Alsace, 2005 12.50
Deliciously fruity, lively and fresh
Chablis, Domaine des Vauroux, 2006 12.80
Fresh clean and with character
Quincy, Domaine des Ballandors, Loire, 2006 13.00
Rich, fresh varietal fruit, mineral complexity with a long crisp finish.
Sancerre, Domaine de Buissonnes , Loire, 2006 14.00
Well balanced with firmness and limpidity
Pouilly Fuissé, Burgundy, G.Noblet, 2006 15.10
An oak influence chardonnay from one of the top vineyard locations in the Maconnais region. Full flavoured with a smooth dry finish.
Pouilly Fumé cuvée prestige fines caillottes, A. Pabiot, 2006 15.65
A rich and ripe wine from the Loire
Champagne
Champagne Bollinger Spécial cuvée 32.00
Bubbles with depth, structure and elegance
HALF BOTTLES
Red
Chusclan Côtes du Rhône, 2005 8.00
Full of rich, spicy flavours
Beaujolais Village, Passot, Collonge, 2006 10.15
Fresh and grapey. Good Beaujolais
Pinot Noir, Prissé, Burgundy 2006 12.00
Youthful Pinot Noir with Strawberry fruit Characters and a surprising appeal
Rioja Rincon de Baroja, Spain, 2003 14.00
On the palate the tannins are fine and elegant and the wine delivers
rich warmth of concentration to give long lasting flavours
Fleurie, Domaine du Point du Jour, Burgundy, 2006 14.40
Complex perfume of ripe fruit and whisper of oak
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Dom. Du Rempart, Ct du Rhône 2005 16.70
Full flavoured ripe fruit. Round soft and appealing.
Château Haut Plateau, Montagne Saint Emilion, 2004 17.40
Deep and intense for a merlot dominated claret, the result of a long hot summer.
Château Saint - Christophe, Saint Emilion, 2003 17.90
A rich and generous Saint Emilion with new oak finish
CHAMPAGNES
House Champagne, Réserve “Il Punto”
glass 5.95 bottle 34.95
A commendable blend of 75% Pinot Noir and 25% Chardonnay, left to mature in
the cellar for two years, which has brought out rich aromas and a wonderful balance. Sumptuous and mouth filling, a champagne to do justice to a meal or cause a stir at cocktail time
Pommery Brut Royal, NV 42.50
Elegant and refined with quality
Pommery summertime, NV 43.00
Lovely aroma, very elegant soft white fruit, citrus and floral bouquet. Elegant zestiness, clean, soft white fruit characters, good length.
Champagne Gruet Rosé 50.20
Very attractive flavours which have a hint of creamy fruit.
Moët et Chandon Brut Imperial 53.95
The palate is complex with great depth and a high concentration of candied fruit, ginger bread and vanilla flavours.
Roederer Brut Premier NV 53.15
Brut Premier is the embodiment of Louis Roederer style, combining all the fruitiness and freshness of youth with the vinosity of a fully mature wine. This is a structured and elegantly mature wine, with a lively attack and a smooth palate
CHAMPAGNES
Bollinger Special Cuvee NV 56.50
Extremely fresh with an intense citrus flavored palate. Giving a creamy texture and an aftertaste of hazelnut.
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label NV 59.95
Fuller and richer than many non-vintage champagnes, Clicquot is
a head-turning style. A superb marriage of freshness and power.
Laurent Perrier Rosé NV 67.50
A delicate Salmon pink coloured is followed by an explosion of delicate flavours
Billecart Salmon Rosé NV 75.00
Brilliant rose pink colour with vibrant wild strawberry aromas
and masses of elegance.
Dom Pérignon Cuvée 2000 175.00
Often spoken of as the King of Champagne, this vintage is rich and fully ready to enjoy.
Krug Grande Cuvée 210.00
The bouquet is wonderfully creamy, leading to a magical combination of weight and balance on the palate. The long, lingering finish is both nutty and toasty, ending with a final flourish of freshness.
ROSÉ WINES
Grenache rosé, Montagne Noire, Languedoc, 2006 13.10
A delightfully fragrant and full flavoured rosé. Loaded with red fruit flavours,
This wine has great balance together with real presence and appeal
Rosé Grau Aymerich Cote Catalane, Roussillon, 2006 15.50
A wild blend of local varieties chenanson, grenache and jurancon gives a stong rosé colour, conveying clean crisp dry fruit.; an ideal alternative to provencal rosé
Rose d’Anjou, La poterie, Loire, 2006 15.60
Whiffs of summer fruits on the nose and pristine,
tingling fruit on the palate.
Rosé Prieuré Saint Julien, Chusclan, Cotes du Rhône, 2006 19.20
An immensely attractive soft dry Rosé with a fresh long finish
Cuvée Margoton Rosé, Olivier Leflaive 23.15
This is just a lovely drop, with attractive acidity complementing summer berry fruits and cream.
Sancerre Rosé, Moulin des Vrilléres, Christian Lauverjat,2006 27.40
The wine has a stunning, bright-salmon colour accented with cherry hints. On the nose is delicately perfumed with light strawberry and cherry notes. In the palate it has a bracing but balanced acidity, and intense blackberry and raspberry fruit. On the finish it is refreshing and crisp leaving lingering notes of summer fruits
LOIRE
Muscadet sur Lie, Chateau la Noë 2007 13.75
Excellent example of a good Muscadet. Dry with body and fruit.
Sauvignon Blanc, Jean de Laroche, 2007 15.10
A wonderful glass of fruit driven sauvignon, with a crisply dry, yet mellow, character and appealing aromatics
Sauvignon de Touraine, “La Noblette” 2007 15.20
Crisp and fresh. A delightful Sauvignon to match a wide range of fish dishes
Chenin Blanc, Domaine de Laroche, 2006 15.60
A Loire Valley Chenin with just the right balance of ripe, fleshy fruit and keen, refreshing acidity. A nice golden color, and complex aromas of acacia and citrus
Sauvignon Blanc, Cuvée Mmm, Dom. Fournier, 2006 19.70
Supremely elegant and stylish sauvignon that combine classic crisp and steely sauvignon characters with complexity and length
Vouvray, La Lanterne, 2006 23.00
Semi-dry, rich and intense Vouvray
Quincy, Domaine des Ballandors, 2006 23.90
Vibrant aromatic Sauvignon with a long crisp finish
Sancerre, Domaine des Buissones, 2007 25.50
Well balanced with firmness and limpidity
Pouilly-Fumé, Les Crillotis, Pabiot, 2006 27.40
A first class wine from Alain Pabiot who is now following a more organic approach to his work in his vineyards and winery. Whilst the steely minerality is evident, the wine has an intensity of sauvignon flavours of almost ‘new world’ proportion, creating a wonderful balance and length on the palate.
LOIRE
Valencay, Le clos du Château, 2007 22.40
A tiny vineyard of three hectares planted predominantly with Sauvignon Blanc and remaining 20% with Chardonnay. A delicious dry white with elegant intensity that builds on the palate.
Reuilly Blanc, La Raie Domaine Claude Lafonde, 2007 24.30
Anyone who enjoys Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre or Pouilly Fumé will enjoy this tiny satellite neighbouring area of Reuilly. The lighter sandier soils create of softer Sauvignon Blanc, yet the subtle minerality is maintained.
Sancerre, Moulin des Vrilleres, Christian Lauverjat, 2006 26.90
A successful harvest allowed the Domaine to achieve wines with an intensity of fruit coupled with the lively, characteristic, mineral flavours which are the signature of their old vines and the particular ‘terroir’ of the region.
Pouilly Fumé, Fines Caillottes, A. Pabiot 2007 26.80
A consistent domaine over many years. Full flavoured Sauvignon with elegant
fruit and a clean mineral character
Sancerre, Henry Natter Dom. Montigny, 2007 27.70
Clay soils add a certain richness and depth to these very appealing wines. Vibrant with clean cut acidity and ample fruit. This is a superb Sancerre
Pouilly Fumé cuvée prestige fines caillottes, A. Pabiot, 2005 31.60
A first class wine from Alain Pabiot who is now following a more organic approach to his work in his vineyards and winery. Whilst the steely minerality is evident, the wine has an intensity of sauvignon flavours of almost ‘new world’ proportion, creating a wonderful balance and length on the palate.
Sancerre la Chaudouillonne, Dom Fournier, 2004 38.60
Clean and fresh, zesty and grassy aromas. Complex balance of fruit with some fresh citrus characters. Crisp finish.
BORDEAUX
Château Fondarzac, Bordeaux, 2007 17.50
It manages to combine delicacy with mouth-filling density, from this excellent white wine year. Part of its interest lies in the unusually low level of Sauvignon, just 40%, combined with 40% Sémillon, and 20% Muscadelle for a characteristic floral note. This is delicious wine and is an example of why Bordeaux dry white wine deserves to be better known.
Chateau Haut Pasquet, Bordeaux Blanc 2006 20.90
A blend of Sauvignon Blanc and a touch of Semillon creates a lively dry white with fresh mineraly fruit full flavoured without the influence of oak, an ideal alternative to Sancerre Blanc.
Chateau le Thil Comte Clary, Pessac Leogan, 2003 33.50
The wine is bright, almost brilliant and displays fine concentration. The two principal grape varieties of Bordeaux are used 50% Semillon and 50% Sauvignon. A superbly made wine with an enticing, velvety-smooth note of wood.
ALSACE
Fleur D’Alsace Hugel, 2005 20.25
A blend of Pinot gris, Muscat, Riesling, Sylvaner and Gewurztraminer. Lively and aromatic it’s refreshing fruit implies an off dry style.
Pinot Blanc, Meyer-Fonné, Vieilles Vignes, 2007 19.95
Characterised by a touch of softness and supple, vibrant fruit. Perfumed and Floral
Gewurztraminer Felix Pfaffenheim, 2006 19.95
Benchmark Gewurztraminer. Hints of exotic fruits combine with spicy notes. Nicely-balanced richness is offset by ripe acidity
Riesling Ruhlman, 2004 23.90
Aromas of floral blossoms and clover.Bright acidity, semi-dry finish
Gewurztraminer ,grand cru, Furstentum, Albert Mann, 2004 44.05
Perfumed but savoury lychee nose. Intense, concentrated palate is rich textured with lots of sweetness. Perfectly balanced. Excellent
BERGERAC
La Combe de Grinou, Bergerac, 2006 17.50
A 50% Semillon, 50% Sauvignon blend benefiting from some skin contact and
a cool maceration to make a mouthful of ripe pithy fruit, with a juicy finish
RHÔNE
Sablet Blanc, Domaine de Piauger, 2004 24.40
Stone fruit and honey flavors combine with a rich mouth feel and lively acidity, finishing with just a touch of leeches. A big, dry white that will stand up to more substantial food matches than most whites.
Crozes Hermitage, les Entrefaux, 2004 28.60
Full round hazelnut flavours and Southern warmth are enhanced by a fine balance and a clean, fresh finish
Viognier La Tabardonne, Domaine Saint-Amant, 2003 34.10
100% Viognier grapes vinified and matured in oak barrels, with low yields helping to accentuate it’s concentration. This could well be the Condrieu of the southern Rhone!
LANGUEDOC ROUSSILLON
Viognier, Montagne Noire, 2006 14.30
A marvellous varietal to get the taste buds going with lime, apricot
and peach flavours
Picpoul de Pinet,Domaine de Roqumoliére, 2005 19.50
A wine to convert any doubter as to the capabilities of the Picpoul grape. This is scented and opulent, its racy palate supported by a lovely richness of fruit.
BEAUJOLAIS
Château de Belleverre, Bataillard pére et fils, 2006 20.20
If you enjoy chardonnay in a pure un-oaked style with elegant layered fruit, then experience the delights of white Beaujolais from an established family domaine.
BURGUNDY
Macon Village Prissé, 2006 18.10
An attractive, floral, clean Maconnais. Delicious freshness balances fruit
Bourgogne Aligoté, Domaine J-Luc Joillot, 2005 20.40
Great perfume with a cutting edge of ripe acidity
Saint-Véran, Domaine Prissé, 2007 21.70
Delicious fruit on the palate and impressive clarity of flavour
Chablis, Domaine Des Vauroux, 2006 23.15
A pleasing textural yet understated fruit and a note of mineral race
Chateau de Bligny, Hautes Cotes de Beaune,2002 24.10
A Touch of vanilla from a period of oak maturation is evident in this dry white Chardonnay, creationg a full flavoured style.
Pouilly Fuissé, Domaine de Collonge, Gilles Noblet 2005 25.20
An oak influence chardonnay from one of the top vineyard locations in the Maconnais region. Full flavoured with a smooth dry finish.
Saint-Véran La Collonge, 2006 25.30
Classique chardonnay with fruit and minerality, a touch of vanilla is evident due to some maturation in oak, yet this is delicately balanced to the fruit on the palate.
Chablis, Jean-Marc Brocard, 2006 26.70
Jean-Marc’s wine shows all the typical flavours of Chardonnay fruit influenced by the region’s soils. This Chablis has a marvellous intensity and purity coupled to an enticing dry finish
Rully 1er Cru Les Cloux, Olivier Leflaire, 2006 28.50
Crisp, floral, buttery, this Bourgogne blanc is oozing with surprising Amount o flavor
Chablis Les Serres, Domaine Oudin, 2006 28.95
Elegant and fresh first class Chablis from a fine Domaine
Montagny 1er Cru, Louis Latour, La Grande Roche, 2005 30.20
A Chardonnay with vibrance and appealing flowery, honeyed fruit
Pouilly Fuissé, Clos Reissier, Domaine Renée Perraton, 2003 35.20
Honey and tropical fruits are the fore in the perfume and palate. Very attractive.
BURGUNDY
Macon Verze, Domaine Olivier Leflaive 2006 33.60
Zesty citrus, slate, minerals -- this is a Chardonnay that has everything going for it. Although it comes from a humbler appellation, in the hands of one of Burgundy's premier winemakers (who is also one of the region's leading proponents of biodynamic farming) this Macon is a graceful beauty. It's also better than many Chardonnays that are twice the price.
Chablis 1er Cru, Montmain, Dom. de Bois d’Yver, 2006 34.40
Well-balanced, crisp. Discreet use of oak has imparted a roundness to the distinctive minerality of which chablis of this calibre is capable
St Romain, Violet Guillemard, 2003 37.30
Classic southern Burgundy Chardonnay from this lesser known commune close to Meursault.
Meursault Les Narvaux , Pierre Morey, 1999 63.00
It's fermented in barriques, a third of which are new, and this new oak contributes to the beautifully seductive, nutty, smoky nose, underpinned with tropical fruits and with a bready, mealy edge. The palate is rich, spicy and intense with a high acid core. Nicely balanced, and successfully adds a new world-style veneer to the classic white Burgundy character.
Meursault, Pierre Morey, 2000 66.00
Lovely complex nutty nose is fresh and full but with some nutty, smoky depth. Really appealing. The palate has lovely acidity and is fresh and minerally. Quite complex with some racy herby notes.
Puligny-Montrachet, Henri Darnat, 2005 66.50
Organically produced, Darnat’s Puligny combines tremendous purity and finesse with impeccable mineral balance.
Meursault Les Tessons, Pierre Morey, 2000 72.00
Les tessons are at the same altitude than 1ers Crus. Fine and elegant, complex
and “very Meursault style”. Fresh, vibrant spicy nose with cherryish fruit. The palate is lively with a herby edge to the fruit. Tasty stuff with a nice savoury character.
ITALIA
Pinot Grigio Bollini, Vallagarina, 2007 20.30
Light and refreshing with ample fruit on the palate
Pinot Grigio Athesia, Vallagarina, 2007 21.00
This Pinot Grigio has a discrete bouquet with good depth and character on the palate; slightly spicy and quite full body.
SPAIN
Rioja Blanco, Marqués de Caceres, 2007 15.80
Dry, light and fresh. A delightful wine vinified in the French style
GERMANY
Mosel Piersporter Michelsberg, 2005 13.70
Fruity and appealing medium wine
NEW ZEALAND
Sauvignon Blanc C J Pask, Hawkes Bay, 2007 20.30
Hints of citrus/tropical fruits Tangy style
Riesling Destination Series Crossroad, 2004 25.30
A highly thought of winery has produced this off dry, fruity wine
Wonderful with food and on its own it has a perfect balance of fruit and freshness
Sauvignon Blanc, Allan Scott, 2007 26.30
Fans of Cloudy bay should look to long time close neighbour Allan Scott for some of the best quality sauvignon in Marlborough. His 2005 vintage has a Francophile feel to it’s style, retaining ripe curranty fruit nad enticing aromas
Chardonnay, Greenhough, Nelson 2002 29.30
High class wine making, for this Kiwi Chardonnay with rare breadth. Grapefruit, butterscotch, and yellow plum are just some of the flavors we detect in this quite sublime Chardonnay.
AUSTRALIA
Chardonnay Reserve, William’s Well, 2007 14.60
Ripe tropical chardonnay enhanced with elegant oak ageing.
Chardonnay Cranswick Smith bin 12, 2006 16.95
This elegant Aussie Chardonnay stands out for its elegant, tropical peach and pear character. Terrific intensity on the palate with a long, mineral finish.
CALIFORNIA
Chardonnay, Esser Vineyard, 2005 19.60
Delicious and refreshing. Rich flavors with pineapple and tropical fruit
Freshness as well as vanilla and a sweet lemon impression.
Sauvignon Blanc, Pedroncelli, 2004 18.35
Aromatic with grapefruit, freshcut hay and honey notes. In the mouth this wine is crisp and offers full-flavored mouthfeel. Honeydew melon, apple and citrus flavors linger on the palate with balanced acidity to add a refreshing quality.
CHILI
Chardonnay Norte Chico, 2006 12.50
An example of Chile’s good value wine making
Sauvignon Blanc Rio Claro, 2005 14.80
Pleasing array of citrus, sweet pear and rich fig fruit, along with herbal and hay accents on the lingering finish.
Chardonnay Rio Claro, Maipo Valley, 2006 15.50
Combines apple-like fruits with a delightful purity and freshness.
This unbaked style is highly recommended
Sauvignon Blanc, Arboleda, 2007 19.60
Fresh and well-rounded palate, framed by a bright acidity and a mineralogy that expresses a unique and outstanding character.
SOUTH AFRICA
Chenin Blanc Forge Mill, 2006 15.10
A Clean and refreshing dry white with ample fruit and flavor produced by one of Franshhoek’s up and coming wineries.
LOIRE
Saumur Champigny, Les Terres Rouges, 2006 20.75
Ruby red in colour, with a refined and elegant nose. The palate is soft and ripe with the hints of green peppers. The finish is long and concentrated, with fine ripe tannins
BEAUJOLAIS
Morgon, “Cote du Py” Dom des Rampaux, B Passot, 2003 23.60
Good fruits plenty of flavour and beautifully balanced.
Beaujolais Village, Dom. Passot Collonge, 2005 21.55
Typically vibrant with vivid summer fruit flavours
Juliénas, Clos du Fief, Michel Téte, 2006 23.60
Rich, abundant summer fruit aromas, with a fleshy succulence on the palate. This has real charm with a weight and structure that is so classic of quality cru Beaujolais. Densely concentrated and lovely on the finish
Fleurie Domaine du Point du Jour, Depardon-Copéret, 2006 25.10
A special selection of vats from Depardon offering vibrant aromas of loganberries
and wild Strawberries with a tannins in harmony to the finish
Fleurie, Les Garans Louis Latour, 2007 26.10
Lush and living up to its “flowery” name !
BURGUNDY
Pinot Noir Coulanges, Brocard, 2006 23.20
One of the hallmarks of the 2002 vintage in Burgundy was the purity and sheer quality of the fruit at harvest time; smooth ‘svelte’ fruit flavours are evident without any sign of aggressive dryness on the palate
Bourgogne Cuvée Margot, Olivier Leflaive, 2006 31.30
Named after Olivier Leflaive’s daughter, this outstanding pure Pinot Noir has a glorious colour, bouquet and palate for such a young wine. Sadly, it generally runs out too soon. This vintage is particularly fine
Mercurey 1er Cru Les Créts Naugues 2003 34.30
Refined and genuine Pinot Noir from an outstanding Southern Burgundy Domaine
Beaune Vignes Franches, Louis Latour, 2001 36.50
One of the finest Premier cru vineyards of domain Louis Latour. The grapes are hand picked and then traditionally vinified in open wooden vats. Smooth, silky berry fruitiness and harmony
Marsannay, Quartier, Philippe Roty, 2004 39.95
Philip, son of Joseph, produces outstanding wine. A parcel of vines around 50 years old is responsible for this wine. The nose and palate are very mineral with crushed stones layered with red fruits and a tiniest hint of spice. A rich rounded texture with a touch of natural soft tannins flows to the finish.
BURGUNDY
Marsannay, Joseph Roty, 2004 40.70
The wines of Joseph Roty bear the Roty hallmark of elegance, richness and underlying, understated power. It is their vineyards terroir allied to the age of the vines and strict viticultural practices, which account for the purity of expression and depth. This is a wine showing off its old vine fruit from a very good vintage.
Savigny Les Beaunes, Patrick Javillier, 2006 48.70
The nose of this wine is expressive, lightly wild with notes of red fruits (raspberries). On the palate, one finds again aromas of red fruits and some spice notes as well as fullness with an attractive vivacity. The tannins are present but fairly integrated. This is a supple wine with much freshness.
Volnay 1er cru, Buffet, 1999 49.80
A sensual, stylish Volnay from a great vineyard with deep, ripe fruit and silky tannins
Aloxe Corton 1 er cru, Les Chaillots, Louis Latour, 2001 53.90
Fine aromas with soft, delicate fruit flavours. Elegance and Charm!
Pommard 1er Cru Charmots, Le Royer-Girardin, 1998 59.95
Aleth Girardin is one of the region’s most conscientious winemakers. Employing quasi-organic methods in the vineyards and minimal intervention in the cellars she has fashioned a wine which is confident and full-bodied and with a rewarding velvet texture
LANGUEDOC ROUSSILLON
Merlot Vieilles Vignes, Vignes et Clocher, 2006 12.70
Ripe, chewy, berry flavour with soft, round, open fruit
Chateau Aymerich Tradition, 2006 15.95
A Blend of old vine Carignan, Syrah and a touch of Grenache creates a true southern French style with layers of spice and pepper coupled to red and black berry fruit flavours. Highly recommended
Cuvée Général Joseph, Aymerich, 2002 25.95
Syrah, 10% Old Carignan and 10% Grenache are fermented traditionally then blended and aged for one year in oak barrels. The wine retains intense colour whilst the tannins are softened, with bold red and black berry fruits on the palate
COTES DU RHONE
Chusclan, Les Genêts, “Seigneurie de Giron”, 2005 21.70
Delightful, smooth and full of fruits
Saint Joseph, André Perret, 2006 28.00
A vibrant, bright and youthful purple hue. Gorgeous aromas on the nose, with cherry pie and coffee, and a layer of buttery, toasty oak in the background. Packed with great cherry and summer fruits on the palate, with firm, rounded tannins and fine acidity. Great structure.
Crozes-Hermitage, Dom des Entrefaux, Tardy et Ange 2005 28.20
Soft, ripe creates enticing flavours in this Crozes from northern Rhone
Gigondas, Domaine Fournone, 2004 34.20
Excellent color, lovely scent, real excitement, both intense and tense in its concentration of flavors.
Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine Juliette Avril, 2005 39.20
A wonderful vintage for the region, with the wine exhibiting an intensity of
spicy fruit with strong supple flavors and ripe tannins.
BORDEAUX
Château Des Antonins, Bordeaux Supérieur, 2005 20.85
A textbook Bordeaux that has good fruit, well balanced acidity and tannin and a lovely cedar nose. A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, which has benefited from a degree of bottle age
Château Grand Renouil, Canon Fronsac, 2002 22.95
A merlot dominated blend which has produced a wine that is soft and silky yet with powerful plum fruit flavours and amazing structure and depth on the palate.
Château Haut-Gaudin Cuvée Prestige, 2002 23.70
There is a lot of everything in this wine: oak, fruit, tannin and aromatic complexity.
Château Montaiguillon, Montagne Saint-Emilion, 2004 26.40
Right bank wines are softer than those of the Medoc & Haut-Medoc, being
Vinified from predominantly Merlot & Cabernet Franc. This wine is full of lovely, Rich, supple fruit & shows a distinctive elegance.
Château St Christophe, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, 2002 29.95
This family owned Chateau consistently produces velvety, rich and generous
fruit driven St Emilion wines. A truly delicious claret supple and fruity
Domaine Trigant de Boisset, Pomerol, 2004 39.90
Dense ruby in colour, the nose is spicily fruited with an arterial blackcurrant and cream perfume touched by oak. The palate has a berried richness, with both charm and density with gently rich, sweet flavours to the finish.
BORDEAUX
Château La Caze Bellevue, Saint-Emilion,2000 27.80
Lacaze-Bellevue is not so much plain as full-bodied, round, aromatic wine emphasising finesse rather than power. M. Faure started the vineyard himself in 1979, planting his ideal mixture of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc.
Château Paveil de Luze, Margaux, 2002 35.40
Supple nose of black fruit and herbs. Ripe, juicy fruit across the palate with good underlying acidity. Some gentle spice and herb flavors. Velvety tannins and a long, smooth finish
Château La Mission, Lalande de Pomerol, 2000 41.00
Second wine of Clos Rene-usually only found in Europe. Peppery, spicy wine with clove nuances. Lovely texture and great mouth feel.
Château Pedesclaux, Grand Cru classé Pauillac, 2002 41.40
On the nose one finds aromas of ripe fruits, spices and vanilla. On the palate there is a soft attack, drawing one's attention to the excellent fruit
Château la Garde, Pessac-Leognan, 2001 42.60
Lots of raspberry and licorice on the nose. Medium bodied, with fine tannins and a silky finish. Delicate style. Well-crafted
Chateau d’Angludet, Margaux, 2002 43.90
A beautifully opulent, rich, dense, ruby/purple-colored wine with sweet cassis fruit intermixed with some licorice and resiny notes. Quite full-bodied, pure, with good, sweet fruit covering moderate levels of tannin, this is a beauty and an undeniable bargain for a wine of this quality.
Moulin de La Lagune, Cht La Lagune, Haut-Medoc, 2000 46.20
An opportunity to experience the style of wine from one of Bordeaux’s top wine estates from a milestone vintage; a delicious glass of claret to be savoured from start to finish.
SPAIN
Marques d’Algo, Tempranillo, Valencia, 2006 14.20
Tempranillo is the grape responsible for most Rioja; here you can enjoy it in a smooth, succulent form with both colour and berry fruits from the warm Valencia sunshine.
Pagos de Araiz, Navarra 15.60
A blend of Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, this wine is known as a “semi crianza” due to its three months of qak aging. Anenticing nose of blackeberries and raspberries follows through to a palate full of fruit flavours, backed by elegant smoke and toast hints from the short oak maturation.
A versatile red, perfect for a mid-week supper.
Rincon de Baroja, Rioja Crianza, 2003 23.10
The Tempranillo grape is the backbone to all fine rioja; here the fruit has been vinified and then matured in oak. On the palate the tannins are fine and elegant and the wine delivers a rich warmth of concentration to give long lasting flavours
Pata Negra, Gran Reserva, Valdepenas, 2000 24.30
Fine, elegant with smooth gently spice food, excellent complexity.
Rioja Reserva, Bodegas Murua,2004 30.35
Beautiful fruit aromas of strawberry and currant greet the nose. The palate is long and refined with ever-so-silky tannins and hints of vanilla oak. Finely crafted and a joy to taste.
ITALY
Chianti Toscolo, 2006 16.70
A delicious solid, fruit packed Chianti
Merlot, Bollini, Trentino, 2005 16.70
Soft plumy fruit with no oak makes this an appealing charming wine
with modern Italian style
CALIFORNIA
Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel, Scotto Family 2005 18.70
An intense red and black berry fruit driven ZIN with ripe tannins and easy drinking structure, a great example of this generic Californian variety grown in the Lodi Region.
Zinfandel, Esser Vineyards, 2005 24.05
Open berry aromas and summer pudding flavours. Has a lip smacking character
CHILE
Cabernet sauvignon Norte chico, 2006 12.95
Quite weighty, with fresh rounded fruit.
Merlot, Rio Claro, Maipo Valley, 2006 15.80
Ripe, plum-like characters lead into this delightfully smooth and
easy-drinking charmer
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cousino Macul, Maipo Valley, 2006 21.00
Cedar-wood and red fruits on the nose. A firm, but juicy Cabernet Sauvignon that melds old and new world styles.
ARGENTINA
Pinot Noir, Alto Pampas del sur, Mendoza, 2007 13.60
Beautiful velvety cherry and blackcurrant fruit flavours are abundant in this extremly well made Pinot Noir, excellent acidity and structure with a hint of spice
Malbec Santa Julia, Mendoza, 2007 13.60
Smooth silky spiced black fruit flavours with amazing structure to the palate. Slight hints of smoke and toasty aromas to finish.
Malbec, Bodegas Tapiz, Mendoza, 2006 22.40
Bold in colour with a wonderful aroma, this a Malbec that delivers ripe black fruit flavours married to supple tannins.
Malbec, Terrazas de los Andes, 2005 26.65
Notes of raspberry, red currant and sweet plum with slight hints of vanilla and caramel, stemming from its ageing in oak barrels, add a new level of complexity to this already full and exciting aroma. On the palate the wine has magnificent structure that offers a sensational mouth-feel and an intensely rich flavour.
SOUTH AFRICA
Shiraz, Mischa Estate, Wellington, 2003 29.50
Fans of syrah / shiraz from around the world will immediately be impressed with Andrew Barns’ passionately crafted wine; intense colour is a preamble to concentrated fruit with its signature of warm spice and pepper to the finish.
Shiraz Cinsault, Pearl Spring, Coastal origin, 2005 13.95
A soft, gentle fruity wine, crimson red in colour.
NEW ZEALAND
Kotuku Pinot Noir, Auckland, 2006 25.10
Soft aromatics with spicy plum and cherry flavors combining with a light concentration of seasoned oak. A wine of delicacy and style enjoyable with food
Cabernet-Merlot, C.J. Pask, Hawkes Bay, 2005 25.30
Open black stone fruit scents with vibrant, crunchy, red and black fruit.
AUSTRALIA
Shiraz/merlot Cranswick, Bin 19, 2006 17.50
A ruby red with fresh cherries and spice on the palate
Shiraz Murphys, Trentham Estate, 2006 18.20
Deep in colour with ripe red berry fruit and warm spice and pepper flavours; the wine is intense in it’s flavours providing an ideal introduction to this wonderful grape variety.
Pinot noir, Trentham Estate, Murray River, 2006 22.65
A New World Pinot Noir that has been able to ripen to perfection offering concentrated fruit with supple tannins to give the wine ample structure. A great opportunity to enjoy the Burgundian Pinot pleasure in an Australian style! ( Stelvin closure )
Shiraz/Grenache/Viognier Henry’s Seven, Henschke, 2005 31.95
An assemblage of Shiraz and Grenache and just a touch of (white) Viognier.
The perfume has a Rhone like spicy richness with floral notes. The palate is long,
fresh and vigorous but no wood dominance.
Shiraz Heathcote, Dominique Portet, Victoria 2004 36.95
Ripe berry fruit, deep plum and a touch of white pepper. The palate shows a wonderful breadth and intensity.Silky fine tannins.
PUDDING WINES
Chateau Miaudoux, Côte de Bergerac, 2004 14.45
A natural medium to sweet wine
Muscat De Rivesaltes, Selection Auriol, 2005 25.90
lemon-gold colour in the glass. The nose is quintessential sweet Muscat, with aromatic, floral notes alongside the fruit, but with a musky complexity as well
Muscat de Beaume de Venise, Bouquet de Dentelles, 2003 30.50
Domaine Coyeux is the leading proponent of Muscat Beaumes de Venise, a naturally sweet wine from the wonderful Muscat grape. Fermentation is stopped by adding grape brandy, fortifying the degree and retaining the wonderfully aromatic flavours and sweetness of the Muscat grape.
Saussignac, Chateau les Miaudoux, 2000 35.90
It is a rich, full wine whose aroma of acacia, peach and honeysuckle develops over time into a generous, complex bouquet
SPARKLING WINES
Robe D’Or, Brut, Sparkling white wine 14.70
A dry fruity sparkling wine of a highest quality
Crémant de Bourgogne Rosé, NV 29.75
100% Pinot Noir produced in Nuits St George. The mousse is very refined and colour a pretty pink. The bouquet so reminiscent of fresh red fruit (raspberries and strawberries) and the palate fresh and clean whilst retaining all that fruit – superb wine.
HOUSE WINES
White
Glass 50 cl Bottle
Domaine de Grachie, Cotes de Gascogne
Fresh and lively with excellent fruit and a clean 2.15 8.00 12.90
and crisp finish
Sauvignon Blanc, Montagne Noire, Pays d’Oc
Delicious, distinctive multipurpose Sauvignon. 2.50 9.50 13.95
Chardonnay, Montagne Noire, Pays D’Oc 2.30 8.90 12.95
Notes of citrus fruits balancing underlying tropical fruits.
A subtle use of oak adds savory notes on the finish.
Red
Domaine de Grachie, Cotes de Gascogne 2.15 8.00 12.90
Ripe, spicy, plumy flavour with soft, round, open fruit
Grenache, Syrah Pay d’Oc 2.50 9.50 13.95
Generous structure and powerful spicy fruit flavour.
Rosé
Rose de Grenache/Cabernet Gris, Ardeche 2.50 9.00 13.50
A tantalizing and enticing palate rich with strawberry and raspberry fruits, a real treat for those summer afternoons.
Champagnes
Grande Réserve cuvée spéciale “Il Punto” 5.95 34.95
Very attractive flavours which have a hint of creamy fruit.
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