RED WINE

CHATEAU CABEZAC

£20

Vin de Pays Val de Cesse, France 2004
A brilliant lively red. Nose fresh and precise, cherries, plums. Our choice like house red

TEMPUS TWO, Australia 2004

£22

Bright strawberry fruit showing real freshness and varietal character, with a hint of spice

ALAMOS Mendoza, Argentina 2004

£23

This Malbec shows bright blackberry, cassis and baked blueberry with notes of chocolate,
cedar, cinnamon and clove. If you haven't tried Malbec before, this wine will make a great firs

CRIANZA ‘CASA DE LA ERMITA’ Jumilla, Spain 2002

£25

A warm and beguiling nose with pepper, vanilla & toasted
notes. A spicy, mouthfilling palate of red fruits and vanilla is capped by a rounded, full finish

RIOJA CRIANZA, Rioja, Spain, 2002

£25

Soft & Supple Red, fresh and fruity, rich ruby red colour, a gentle aroma, and a long finish.

THE FOOTBOLT, Oldvine Shiraz McLaren Vale, Australia 2004

£25

A chunky, dark fruit and coffee oak nose is followed by a smooth, ripe,
blackberry palate with hints of vanilla and spicy oak.

VALDIVIESO RESERVE, Chile 2004

£26

Carmenere. Attractive dark red colour, aromas and
flavours of ripe plums, sweet spices, coffee and chocolate with delicate smokey notes

CHIANTI RUFINA, Italia Tuscany 2003

£28

Wine which is first and foremost about clean fruit and rich texture nice dark fruit and chocolatey,
with smooth tannins. The wine is aged in barriques with up to 50% new wood,
and some American oak for the Rufina Riserva

CROZE HERMITAGE ‘LES MEYSONNIERS’ Rhone, France 2003

£33

Biodynamic wine, deep purple red colour. Red fruit and blackcurrant dominate, followed by aromas
of violet.
Generous and round tasting with a finish of stewed fruits and a hint of vanilla

I PROBI DI PAPIANO Sangiovese di Romagna, Italy 2001

£35

Wine comes from the original vineyard with ancient clones of Merlot & Alicante (Grenache).

SAVIGNY LES BEAUNE ‘LES CHARMEUSES’ Burgundy, France 2002

£45

Fresh, classic Pinot nose, raspberries and plums, leading to a sweet, well-defined palate of apples
Blackberries

CHATEAU CANTENAC BROWN ‘CUVEE BRIO’ Margaux, France 2001

£50

This is the second wine from the well-known Margaux estate. Modern with poised, fresh, deep,
bright flavours of blueberries and chocolate.

CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE ‘MAISON CHAPOUTIER’ Rhône, France 1999

£53

Biodynamic wine, deep purple colour. Complex and subtle nose, blackcurrant, plum,
followed by roasted coffee, cinnamon, cherry, morello cherry and liquorice

VOSNE ROMANEE ‘RENE ENGEL’ Burgundy, France 2001

£60

This vintage has the true color of the Pinot noir and a very characteristic bouquet spices, forest and
red fruits.

For our selection of wines by the glass, please see the boards.

WHITE WINE

CHATEAU CABEZAC Vin de Pays Val de Cesse, France 2005

£ 20

White Grenache, Muscat, Bourboulenc, Maccabeu
Powerful, balanced mouth, our choice of house white

LAROCHE SAUVIGNON Vin de Pays d’Oc, France 2004

£ 22

100% Sauvignon
Dry, delicate with full rich fruit flavour.

SANTA MARGHERITA Pinot Grigio Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy 2005

£ 24

Dry, full-bodied but crisp wine with a firm structure, combined with an intense, typical pinot aroma

ALBARINO ‘BODEGA CASTRO MARTIN’ Rias-Baixas, Spain 2004

£ 25

100% Albarino
Apricotty, bone dry and richly textured stuff that would satisfy lovers of traditional,
unoaked white Burgundy.

SANCERRE ‘LE PIERRE’ DOMAINE THOMAS Loire, France 2004

£ 30

100% Sauvignon
Aromatic pure and fresh, soft bouquet, typical body of a Sancerre.

PASSITO DI PANTELLERIA Rallo, Marsala, Italy 2004

£ 30

Brilliant amber colour, intense and harmonious bouquet, spicy with a hint of dried figs; sweet, full-bodied flavour, velvety and highly aromatic

VIOGNIER ‘DOMAINE GRANGE DE MIRABEL’ Ardeche, France 2004

£ 31

100% Viognier
Green / yellow rather constant. Nose: good intensity. Frank nose and ripe apricot ends
accompanied by floral scents as well as a small mineral key (signature of the volcanic soil)

CHABLIS ‘ST MARTIN’ Burgundy, France 2003

£ 33

100% Chardonnay
Distinct floral and apricot scent, silky palate, great classic Burgundy.

POUILLY FUISSE ‘DOMAINE BOUCHARD AINE & FILS’ Burgundy, France 2003

£ 35

100% Chardonnay
Gold colour with green tints, elegant, mineral with hive flower and a delicious honey note.
A rich luscious wine.

MEURSAULT ‘CUVEE CHARLES MAXIME’ Burgundy, France 2002

£ 45

100% Chardonnay
Big, very appealing nose with whisky barrel hints and plenty of nutty, ripe melon fruit.

For our selection of wines by the glass, please see the boards.

ROSE WINE

DOMAINE DES ESCARAVAILLES, Côtes du Rhône, France 2005

£ 23

A pretty shell pink colour. Lots of ripe cherry and redcurrant fruit with refreshing acidity and a long clean finish.

LAROCHE ROSE, 2005

£ 23

A wine that more than lives up to its stylish packaging, this spicy, bone-dry, screwcapped southern French blend is a great barbecue rose

 

For our selection of wines by the glass, please see the boards.

CHAMPAGNE

LAURENT PERRIER BRUT N.V.

Gls £7,50 / Btle £45

45% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir, 15%Pinot Meunier
Pale gold colour, fine regular bead. Delicate nose with hints of citrus and white fruit. Fresh and easy on the palate with plenty of fruit, good balance and length.

LAURENT PERRIER ROSE N.V.

Gls £10 / Btle £55

100% Pinot Noir
Perfect pink colour. Fresh quite intense aromas of red and black fruits.
Medium bodied palate with soft fruit flavours and a dry finish.

VEUVE CLIQUOT ‘YELLOW LABEL N.V.’

£ 60

55% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, 15%Pinot Meunier
Golden colour with rich yeasty biscuity aromas. Well-structured palate with balanced acidity and toasty, citrus flavour. Elegant, with a long lingering finish.

BOLLINGER ‘GRANDE ANNEE’ 1997

£ 75

65% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay
Fine depth and complexity in both aromas and flavour. Note of citrus, ginger, vanilla, nuts and honey. Very firmly structured and intense.

DOM PERIGNON 1998

£ 120

Assembly of various first and great vintages
Pale yellow. Floral notes, fresh almond, dry apricot and brioche toasted.
Much width and roundness. A superb harmony with a big length and weapons of crystallized citrus fruits.

KRUG ’GRANDE CUVEE’ N.V.

£ 130

50% Pinot Noir, 32% Chardonnay, 18%Pinot Meunier
Creamy bouquet with a rich, nutty and toasty palate and a long, lingering fresh finish

SPARKLING WINE

BELLAVISTA CUVEE BRUT DOCG Methodo Franciacorta, Lombardy, Italy

£ 40

A Yellow straw in colour with greenish tinges with a very fine and persistent perlage. Intense, fresh perfume with hints of laurel and flowers.