Lyme Bay, Axe Valley, Devon, UK
Bacchus
Bronze Medal, Decanter Wine Awards, May 2015
A fruit-driven wine for all occasions. Crisp citrus and elderflower on the palate with a long length. “Pear meets a tangy watermelon nose. Lime and pear palate with a hint of sugar snap pea. Fresh and crisp with good length and persistence.” Decanter
England
ITALY
White – PINOT GRIGIO, 2016/17
St Michael-Eppan, Alto Adige, Italy
From an award winning winery, this is a stunning example of Pinot Grigio! Grown at altitude on the foothills of the Alps, where the cooler climate allows the development of great fruit flavour combined with intense freshness.
Red – VALPOLICELLA SUPERIORE, 2015/16
Zenato, Veneto, Italy
A beautifully smooth and velvety wine with a great depth of fruit – very soft and gentle.
SPAIN
White – RIOJA BLANCO, 2016/17
Bodegas Muga, Haro, Rioja Alta, Spain
Classic white Rioja fermented and aged in oak barrels giving a crisp acidity and a greater depth of flavour, with a distinct lemon zest and vanilla finish. Quite Burgundian in style, this wine makes a refreshing change from Chardonnay.
Red – RIOJA RESERVA, 2013/14
Bodegas Muga, Haro, Rioja Alta, Spain
Meticulously faithful to their traditional wine-making methods, Muga use the classic Rioja grape mix -Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo and Graciano which are vinified in traditional Rioja oak vats and then matured for 24 months in small French and American oak barrels. A stunning Rioja, from one of the most sought after bodegas.
NEW ZEALAND
White – SAUVIGNON BLANC, 2016/18
Nautilus, Marlborough, New Zealand
This Sauvignon is intensely aromatic with aromas of fresh basil, mint and coriander with subtle notes of mandarin peel. A mouth-watering yet smoothly integrated palate reveals notes of passion fruit and papaya with a well-rounded mouthfeel.
LEBANON
Red – MASSAYA ‘Silver Selection’ RED, 2012
Bekka Valley, Lebanon
A stunning red that is a must-try for all lovers of Rhone Valley wines. Made in partnership with the Brunier brothers of Chateauneuf Vieux Télegraphe fame and Dominique Hébrard, who used to own Cheval Blanc, you can be assured of its supreme quality. Made with Grenache Noir, Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon and Mourvèdre it has a huge concentrated fruitiness and seriously long finish. A world class wine, from one of the oldest wine growing regions in the world. We recommend with red and white meat dishes with rich sauces.
SOUTH AFRICA
Red – PINOTAGE, 2017
Slowine, Western Cape, South Africa
Pinotage
South Africa’s own grape ( a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault). This is a deliciously juicy Pinotage full of summer plums and spice with a big, luscious mouthfeel and a peppery finish.
ALSACE
GEWÜRZTRAMINER, 2012
Huber & Bleyer (‘Medaille d’Or’), Alsace, France
A classic Gewürztraminer with plenty of spicy, lychee fruit and superb balancing freshness.
BEAUJOLAIS AND RED BURGUNDY
FLEURIE ‘Clos de la Chapelle des Bois’, 2014/15
Fernand Verpoix, Beaujolais, Burgundy, France
Gamay
A classic Felurie with very concentrated with rich and silky black cherry fruit. From the tiny 3.5 hectare Clos de la Chapelle des Bois, Fernand Verpoix is considered the doyen of Fleurie growers.
LADOIX, 2017
Domaine Xavier Durand, Comblanchien, Côte d’Or, Burgundy, France
Pinot Noir
Typical Pinot Noir in the Burgundian style, from the 6th generation of traditional vignerons, this typifies well made red burgundy where great care is taken to express the character of each individual terroir. It is full of red fruit flavours, mouthfilling and soft with a good length on the palate, the result of very precise wine making.
VOLNAY 1er Cru ’Les Roncerets’, 2014
Domaine Paul Garaudet, Monthélie, Côte d’Or, Burgundy, France
Pinot Noir
Classic Burgundian Pinot Noir from one the most traditional of vignerons, full and fruity with lots of red fruit flavours on the palate which is soft and round and with hints of spiciness on the long finish.
WHITE BURGUNDY
RULLY BLANC ` LA CHAUME `, 2017
Domaine Jacques Dury, Cote Chalonnaise, Burgundy, France
Chardonnay
A full bodied and complex white Burgundy with ripe citrus aromas and a touch of hazelnut.
CHABLIS, 2018
Domaine Pinson, Chablis, Burgundy, France
Chardonnay
First class fruit excellently balanced by a fresh crispness; a very elegant wine with perfect concentration.
CHABLIS 1er CRU ‘Mont de Milieu’, 2015/16
Domaine Pinson, Chablis, Burgundy, France
Chardonnay
If Louis Pinson’s ‘basic’ Chablis is a delight then his 1er Cru is superlative with superb depth and complexity of rich, balanced fruit.
PULIGNY MONTRACHET 1er CRU ‘Les Perrières’, 2016
Domaine Jean Louis Chavy, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Chardonnay
Finely balanced and very concentrated; a remarkable purity of Chardonnay fruit from this Premier Cru showing it’s typicity and ‘terroir’.
RHÔNE VALLEY
White – CESAR BLANC, 2016 [Biodynamic, Organic]
Domaine Roche-Audran, Buisson, Rhône Valley, France
Grenache Blanc, Viognier
Fermented in small oak barrels it offers a superb depth and texture. Apricot, almond and ‘honeysuckle’ flavours are to the fore, balanced by a fresh acidity and underlying ‘mineral’ tang, which leads to a superb finish on the palate.
Red – CESAR ROUGE 2014/16 [Biodynamic, Organic]
Domaine Roche-Audran, Buisson, Rhône Valley, France
Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre
The Grenache is from 55-100 years and the Syrah & Mourvedre are a minimum of 50 years old. On the palate there are many layers of voluptuous yet clearly defined and structured fruit. Overall, very full-bodied but with a beautiful purity and freshness. Very long and intense at the finish.
LOIRE VALLEY
SANCERRE ‘Chavignol’, 20116/17
Domaine Laporte, Loire Valley, France
Serge and Elizabeth Laporte’s Sancerre has a wonderful purity of intense fruit extract as well as great vivacity and perfect balance.
POUILLY FUMÉ, 2016
Michel Bailly, Loire Valley, France
Well balanced fruit and freshness with a typical flinty finish.
DRY WHITE BORDEAUX
CHATEAU LA MOTHE DE HAUX, 2014
Bordeaux Blanc, France
Aromatic, and refreshingly crisp, with deep subtle flavours. Made with 40% Sauvignon Blanc, 40% Semillon and 20% Muscadelle
CLOS FLORIDENE BLANC 2011/12
Domaine Florence and Denis Dubourdieu,Pujols-sur-ciron,Graves;Borbeaux France
SavignonBlanc,Semillon hand crafted with great care and attention to detail,this wine is in the top 100wines to try before you die’.wonderful aromas of whie peaches,lemons,grapefruit and toasted nuts and dense flavour of creamy fruit with a stunning balance.From a 21 hectare property owned by Denis Dubourdieu (Professorof oenologyat the university of Bordeaux)this truly is one of the must try’s
RED BORDEAUX
CHATEAU LA TOUR DE BY, 2010
Cru Grand Bourgeois Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Soft, rich and medium-bodied with plenty of fruit shining through and good, soft tannins that lend the wine structure
CHATEAU BOURGNEUF-VAYRON, 2009/12
Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
Merlot , Cabernet Franc
A very classic style Pomerol with masses of black fruit concentration enveloping some extremely well integrated fine tannins. Very long finish and great balance.
CHATEAU LES GRANDES MURAILLES, 2005
Grand Cru Classé Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, France
Merlot
This lush and mesmerising wine with a sensuous finish of fresh, ripe, juicy fruits is a delight. Ideally positioned below ‘la Grande Muraille’ at the gates of St. Emilion, the tiny 2 hectare vineyard is planted on clay-limestone in a microclimate that always ensures great maturity.
CHATEAU PRIEURÉ-LICHINE, 1999
4eme Cru Classé Margaux, Bordeaux, France
A beautifully-textured, charming, elegant and cream-draped, pure plum vintage. The vineyard was first established by monks, the Priors of Cantenac, some 400 years ago. The property was taken over by Alexis Lichine in 1951 and subsequently renamed from Prieuré-Catenac to Prieuré-Lichine.
Half Bottles - White Wine
PINOT GRIGIO, 2016 – [HALF BOTTLE]
St Michael-Eppan, Alto Adige, Italy
Pinot Grigio
From an award winning winery, this is a stunning example of Pinot Grigio! Grown at altitude on the foothills of the Alps, where the cooler climate allows the development of great fruit flavour combined with intense freshness
SANCERRE ‘Chavignol’, 2015/17 – [HALF BOTTLE]
Domaine Laporte, Loire Valley, France
Sauvignon Blanc
Serge and Elizabeth Laporte’s Sancerre has a wonderful purity of intense fruit extract as well as great vivacity and perfect balance.
POUILLY FUMÉ, 2014/15- [HALF BOTTLE]
Michel Bailly, Loire Valley, France
Sauvignon Blanc
Well balanced fruit and freshness with a typical flinty finish.
CHABLIS, 2014/15 – [HALF BOTTLE]
Domaine Pinson, Burgundy, France
Chardonnay
This classic Chablis exhibits a steely fruitiness combined with a clean, crisp freshness and a generous weight.
CHABLIS , 1er CRU Mont de Milieu 2018 – [HALF BOTTLE]
Domaine Pinson, Burgundy, France
Chardonnay
If Louis Pinson’s ‘basic’ Chablis is a delight then his 1er Cru is superlative with superb depth and complexity of rich, balanced fruit.
Half Bottles - Red Wine
FLEURIE ‘Clos de la Chapelle des Bois’, 2014.15 – [HALF BOTTLE]
Fernand Verpoix, Beaujolais, France
Gamay
Very concentrated with rich and silky black cherry fruit. .
VALPOLICELLA SUPERIORE, 2015 – [HALF BOTTLE]
Zenato, Veneto, Italy
Corvina, Rondinella
A beautifully smooth and velvety wine with a great depth of fruit – very soft and gentle.
COTES DE BEAUNE ‘Ladoix’, 2016 – [HALF BOTTLE]
Xavier Durand, Comblanchien, Cotes de Beaune Burgundy, France
Pinot Noir
Xavier Durand took over the 12 hectare family domaine , from his father René, at the beginning of 2011. This highly talented young man has propelled this domaine into the region’s premier league. Precise, fresh and a wonderful purity
RIOJA RESERVA, 2012/13 – [HALF BOTTLE]
Bodegas Muga, Rioja, Spain
Garnacha, Tempranillo, Graciano,
Classic blend aged for two years in oak. Rich, ripe and spicy!
CHATEAU LA TOUR DE BY, 2012 – [HALF BOTTLE]
Cru Grand Bourgeois Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Soft, rich and medium-bodied with plenty of fruit shining through and good, soft tannins that lend the wine structure.
CHATEAU HAUT BAGES LIBERAL, 2005 – [HALF BOTTLE]
5eme Cru Classé Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
Merlot
The bouquet offers aromas of cassis, earth, dried herbs and licorice. Medium bodied, with good ripeness and moderately hard tannins.
DESSERT WINES & PORT
MUSCAT DE RIVESALTES
Domaine Auriol, Vin Doux Naturel, Roussillon, France (15% abv)
Muscat
Rich and flavoursome with a soft, grapey fruit.
SAUTERNES SICHEL 2016
Maison Sichel, Sauternes, Bordeaux, France
Semillon 80%, Sauvignon Blanc 20%,
Crafted by one of the most prestigious classified growths of the appellation, this offers a highly expressive bouquet of citrus notes and jammy fruit with a hint of honey. A fine, concentrated and well balanced palate. The perfect partner for foie gras or desserts
CYPRESS DE CLIMENS, 2002
2nd Wine of Chateau Climens, Barsac, Bordeaux, France
Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle
An uplifting bouquet of honeyed apricot and peach fruit, which, along with its vibrancy, gives its powerful, rich, intense flavours a sense of balance and focus.
ELYSIUM, (BLACK MUSCAT) 2014/16
Quady Winery, California, USA
Black Muscat
Stunning and rare old variertal giving a plummy, damson fruit flavour.
MAURY, 2014/16
Domaine Pouderoux, Languedoc Roussillon, France
Grenache Noir
This remarkable sweet wine is made from hand picked 50 year old vines grown on the south facing slopes. It has an intense flavour of rum-soaked raisins, sweet plums, prunes and liquorice together with roasted nuts. Tremendously complex, this is a wine to sip and savour again and again. Perfect with rich puddings, especially chocolate!
CHURCHILL’S LATE BOTTLED VINTAGE PORT, 2011
Churchill Graham, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Touriga Nacional, Tinta Franca, Tinta Roriz
The LBV is a rich concentrated port from one good harvest which has been aged for 4 years in wood. It has been bottled without any filtration to allow the port to continue to develop in the bottle. After 2 more years in bottle it is then released for sale. It is renowned for being full bodied, well balanced with deep plummy fruit, big tannins and superb structure.
CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING WINES
GREMILLET BRUT RÉSERVE, N.V.
Balnot-Sur-Laignes, Aube, Champagne, France (12.5% abv)
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay.
Our stunning ‘House’ Champagne. Wonderfully creamy in texture and it has a lovely depth of fruit. A little known ‘grower’s champagne’ that has won many awards.
PROSECCO SPUMANTE
Porte Nova, Veneto, Italy
Glera
A delicate nose of white flowers, almonds and pears. Delightfully fresh, light and fruity; the Italian fizz made from the Prosecco grape. Delicious!
DIGESTIFS
EAU DE VIE DE POIRE WILLIAMS D’ALSACE – Gilbert Miclo
Quite sensational! Opening the bottle is like uncorking a pear orchard. (43% abv)
EAU DE VIE DE MIRABELLE D’ALSACE – Domaine Henri Fuchs
Made by an exceptional winemaker, at a domaine situated in the heartland of Alsace at Ribeauvillé. Made from little yellow plums, this example is soft and fruit driven. (45% abv)
VSOP FINE PETITE CHAMPAGNE COGNAC
Chateau Montifaud, Jarnac
Château Montifaud has belonged to the Vallet family for six generations being created in 1837 by Augustin and has seen the succession of Pierre, Maurice, Louis and Michel. Laurent came to join the family in October 2000. When ageing their brandies, family tradition favours the floral and fruity character of their cognacs using Limousin oak at least 3 years old. The resulting Cognac is very floral on the nose with hints of lime blossom and wild flowers, a fruity palate with apples and pears to the fore and a soft gentle finish.
HINE ANTIQUE XO COGNAC
Hine, Jarnac
Antique XO is complex, rich and is long-lasting on the palate with aromas of vanilla, honey, baked apple, spices then hints of leather and liquorice. Antique is the HINE’s flagship Cognac. In the 1950s, the packaging of Antique was changed to a decanter-shaped bottle. François and Robert Hine were inspired by a crystal decanter that Robert had received as a wedding gift.
GRANDE CHAMPAGNE COGNAC FONTEVIEILLE ALLIANCE 35
Ragnaud-Sabourin, Barbezieux
As unique and outstanding as the soil of the Grande Champagne region may be, the Ladies that have managed the House of RAGNAUD-SABOURIN for years endow it with an incomparable specificity and originality. Complex rich flavours with some dried fruit and a distinguished balance between the fruit and oak showing good rancio and finesse in the lengthy finish. Extremely limited and somewhat rare, Alliance No 35 is the Cognac used at the Elisé Palace in Paris.
BAS ARMAGNAC, 20 ANS D’AGE
Baron de Sigognac, Castelnau d’Auzan
Very supple on the nose dominated by impressions of vanilla and reminiscent of brioche. Quite velvety on the palate at the start followed by flavours of violets, prunes, and vanilla. A gentle but long finish evokes liquorice, cinnamon and dried fruit.
CALVADOS PAYS D’AUGE, 17 ANS
Domaine Dupont, Victot- Pontfol
Domaine Dupont is situated in the heart of the Pays d’Auge, a region long considered to add a little extra to the finesse and delicacy of the calvados and only permits the use of apples and insists on double pot distillation. Etienne Dupont took over from his father in 1980 and has worked hard to improve both the old orchards and the distilling methods. All the apples are hand picked and personally selected for quality. To perfect his distilling, Etienne went to Cognac to study their techniques. This combined with the knowledge he inherited produces a calvados with the complex flavours and ripeness of the apple alongside the mellowness and warmth of a well aged spirit.
House Wine - White Wine
CHARDONNAY, 2016/18
Domaine St Hilaire, Montagnac, Languedoc, France (13.5% abv)
A pure, clean and intensely flavoured ‘unoaked’ Chardonnay.
SAUVIGNON BLANC ’Saint Peyre’, 2018
Les Costières de Pomerols, Pays d’Oc, France (12.5% abv)
Delightfully crisp, grassy/gooseberry Sauvignon Blanc from the Languedoc.
DR. LOOSEN “ESTATE” RIESLING, 2018 Qba,
Weingut Dr. Loosen, Bernkastel, Mosel, Germany (8% abv)
Fairly light in style, very fresh and perfectly balanced, and of Kabinett quality although bottled as Qba, it is wonderfully “grapey” with some residual sweetness, The balancing acidity makes it a perfect match for a huge variety of foods and it is delicious with most white fish dishes. At only 8% abv a glass makes a good aperitif.
VIOGNIER, 2017
Saint Peyre, Costières de Pomerols, Languedoc, France (12.5% abv)
Ripe clean and surprisingly powerful with a very long finish. Alluringly exotic with aromas of ripe apricots, peaches and blossom.
House Wine - Rosé Wine
MAS FLEUREY GRANDE RESERVE, Côtes de Provence Rosé, 2017
Côtes de Provence AOC, South East France (12.5% abv )
A dry delicious Provence rosé in a super elegant and curvaceous bottle. Full of peach and apricot aromas and a herby soft palate with a summer berry finish. This is truly a delightful bottle of rosé.
SANCERRE ROSÉ, 2018
Domaine Serge Laporte, Loire, France (12.5%abv)
This wine made with 100% Pinot Noir has a pervasive strawberry-fruit freshness, a distinctly floral bouquet and finely tuned balance. It is very clean and elegant on the palate. Superb with shellfish and chicken.
House Wine - Red Wine
MERLOT, 2016
Domaine St Hilaire, Montagnac, Pays d’Oc, France (14% abv)
Medium bodied, classy red, with plenty of lush, chocolate scented fruit.
PINOT NOIR, 2018
Domaine de Coussergues, Montblanc, Languedoc, France (13% abv)
Vibrant Pinot Noir bursting with strawberry and raspberry fruit against an earthy backdrop. Wine maker Natalie Arnaud (who trained at St Hallett’s in the Barossa Valley), clearly understands the importance of low yields for Pinot Noir.
CHATEAU TOUR BIGORRE, 2012
Côtes de Bordeaux Castillon, Bordeaux, France (14% abv)
Rich, berry fruit flavours and fine tannins giving a silky texture. From one of the best vintages in the last 50 years.