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WHITE WINE

Fresh & Lively

Perfect as an aperitif, these zingy light to medium-bodied wines are the equivalent to a rousing wake-up call for the palate! Largely based around the sauvignon blanc grape this is a really lively, mouth-watering selection that also work particularly well with shellfish and seafood. Picture yourself on a sunny terrace in the South of France where the oysters practically jump out of the Mediterranean onto your plate!

Sauvignon Blanc (Chile) 2009 
Per glass (175ml) 
Pinot Grigio Trefili (Italy) 2009 
Torres Esmeralda Moscatel Gerwurztraminer (Spain) 2008 
Sancerre “Apud Sariacum” Domaine Raimbault 2008 

 

Elegant & Subtle

A selection of pure, individual, unoaked wines that represent archetypal characters from their respective regions and reflect the “terroir” on which the vines are raised. Our Pouilly Fumé is traditionally made by a small family producer from hand-picked fruit and exudes the steely minerality you would expect from this area. The Aligoté is a classic example of its type and certainly doesn’t need a splash of cassis as it has body enough of its own. Plain grilled fish dishes cry out for these stylish, refreshing wines.

Chenin Blanc, Neil Joubert (SA) 2009 
Per glass (175ml) 
Soave Classico, Masi ( Italy) 2008 
Bourgogne Aligoté Domaine Goisot ( Bourgogne –France) 2007 
Pouilly Fumé, Domaine Chatelain (Loire-France) 2008 

Aromatic & Luscious

Full-flavoured whites with plenty of ripe fruit and attractive, floral tendencies, just put your nose in the glass and you will see what we mean by this description. Ideal as a partner to anything a little spicy or even worth a try with cheese. The Framingham Sauvignon, named after a certain Norfolk village, is a delicious example of the fruity yet fresh Marlborough style that is so popular these days. For a subtle taste explosion, our viognier has a delightfully perfumed bouquet and is full of ripe peach and apricot flavours with a luscious, lingering aftertaste.

Finca El Picador Chardonnay (Chile) 2009 
Per glass (175ml) 
Henri de Richemer Viognier (Languedoc- France) 2008 
El Coto Rioja Blanc (Spain) 2008 
Chardonnnay, Thorne Hill (Australia) 2008 
Paua Bay, Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand) 2009 
Framingham, Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand) 2009 

Produced from grapes sourced from several Wairau Valley sites. A dry wine with refreshing acidity and pungent passionfruit and grapefruit aromas, along with flavours of redcurrant and capsicum and a mineral finish. A blood connection between Ben Du Brow (the owner of this village) and the owners of The Conders End Vineyard, Rex and PJ, was discovered unexpectedly when they visited Framingham Pigot on holiday. Rex and his wife PJ called upon Ben and Jane to see the family seat. The reason for naming their Marlborough Wines ‘Framingham’, was that knowing of his ancestry Rex wanted to immortalise its memory on the other side of the world.

 

Rich & Sophisticated

These unctuous, mouth-filling wines offer many different layers of flavour and texture to tease the tastebuds as they come to life. What we expect from these wines is a “millefeuille” of unfolding flavours and aromas that develop in the glass and on the palate – just allow them a little breathing space before you enjoy. Here we have a group of exceptionally rich chardonnay-based beauties, they are truly elegant wines that have benefitted from some time spent in oak barrels.

Bourgogne Chardonnay,”Le Renard” Chateau de Chamirey 2006/7 
Chablis 1er Cru, “Vaillons”, Domaine Fourrey 2005 
Montagny 1er Cru Sus le Cloux, A Roy 2006 
Mercurey 1er Cru, “La Mission“ Chateau de Chamirey 2006 
Meursault Domaine Boulanger Clos du Cromin (Bourgogne) 2006 
Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru, Sous Les Puits DomaineLaroux 2007 

 

RED WINE

Savoury & Fruity

These wines are to the palate as Sophia Loren to old, Italian, romantic movies: warm, sumptuous and inviting, always great company and frequently memorable! The Pinot Noir grape is every wine-maker’s supreme challenge, the team at Framingham Estate have produced a truly fruit-filled gem from their best vineyards that would rival many top Burgundies and has a uniquely rich, cherried style. The wines of Chile are so “in vogue” at present that it would be hard to ignore our scrumptious pair that are both smooth, sensual and so easy to drink with delightfully soft tannins.

Merlot (Chile) 2009 
Per glass (175ml) 
Cabernet Merlot, Eagles Point (Australia) 2008 
Pinot Noir Trentham (Ausralia) 2008 
Los Vascos Cabernet Sauvignon (Chile) 2006/7 
Valpolicella Classico Masi (Italy) 2007 
Pinot Noir Framingham (New Zealand) 2007 

The wine has aromas and flavours of spicy cherries, supported by toasty oak notes and some more savoury undertones. It is soft and rich with an approachable tannin structure. A blood connection between Ben Du Brow (the owner of this village) and the owners of The Conders End Vineyard, Rex and PJ, was discovered unexpectedly when they visited Framingham Pigot on holiday. Rex and his wife PJ called upon Ben and Jane to see the family seat. The reason for naming their Marlborough Wines ‘Framingham’, was that knowing of his ancestry Rex wanted to immortalise its memory on the other side of the world.

 

Warm & Spicy

A glorious collection of comforting, intense wines, many of which owe considerable allegiance to the syrah grape - or shiraz “down under”. Forget everything you know about Minervois wines as this splendid example is in a class of its own, a robust blend of Rhône grape varieties that is simply bursting with fruit, a perfect match with poultry and game dishes. Tempranillo-based, our Iberian couple are particularly “user-friendly” and this elegant, supple grape always loves to accompany lamb or duck.

Las Manetos Shiraz Malbec ( Argentina) 2009 
Per glass (175ml) 
Minervois Château Millegrand (Languedoc) 2006 
Bodegas Escudero Rioja Crianza (Spain) 2004 
‘JB’ Shiraz, The Lodge Hill (Australia) 2007 
Rioja Reserva, Coto De Imaz (Spain) 2004 
Crozes Hermitage Les Pierelles, A Belle (Rhone) 2006 
Rioja Gran Reserva, Becquer del Solar 1999 
Gigondas, Domaine Brunier (Vieux Telegraphe) (Rhone) 2003

 

Classic

From simple everyday claret to the lofty burgundies from Domaine de la Pousse d’Or, dare we say that these wines really do “what it says on the tin”! Archetypal representatives of their individual appellations and reliably un-changing they are truly elegant classics that allow the fruit and terroir to speak for themselves. The supreme elegance and subtle harmony of a really good Burgundy can often benefit from decanting to allow the full release of all the aromas and flavours – your patience will undoubtedly be rewarded many times.

Henri de Richemer Cabernet Sauvignon (Languedoc) 2008 
Per glass (175ml)
Chateau Lasalle (Bordeaux) 2006
Fleurie, Cuvee Tradition Point du Jour ( Beaujolais) 2008 
Givry 1er Cru “Servoisine” Domaine de la Ferte (Bourgogne) 2007 
Savigny Les Beaune, Girard (Bourgogne) 2006/7 
Chateauneuf du Pape, Clos St Michel 2005 
Mercurey 1er Cru, “clos du Roi” Chateau de Chamirey 2006 
Gevrey Chambertin, VV, Domaine Heresztyn ( Bourgogne) 2005 
Volnay Premier Cru, en Caillerets Pousse D’Or (Bourgogne) 2002 

Robust & Intense

These monsters are not to be trifled with! Certainly not for the faint-hearted, they are crying out for some big-flavoured food to bring out all their intense flavours such as spicy plums and winter berries - a marriage made in heaven with venison and full game dishes. Château Montus produce a fabulously deep, mouth-filling Madiran that can only be described as the Heathcliff of the wine world: brooding, dark and intense, made for big meaty creations. Our Barolo is a rich, velvety, italian that tastes like the sound of Pavarotti!

Neil Joubert, Pinotage (South Africa) 2008 
Carmenère Reserva, Poda Corta (Chile) 2004 
Chianti Classico Colli Senesi (Italy) 2006 
Château Musar (Lebanon) 2002 
Château Montus, Madiran ( France) 2004 
Barolo Classico Reserva, Borgogno ( Italy) 2001 

 

Fine Bordeaux

In fondest memory of our very own ‘Claret Lover’ ~ JB

Like these wines he was a true classic: Robust, full-bodied, elegant, colourful, well-structured, full of character and an irreplaceable Bon Viveur… Bordeaux tasting notes!

Arguably the most renowned wines on earth, the classed growths of Bordeaux continue to epitomize the power and complexity Bordeaux blends are capable of. While most wines here are based on Cabernet Sauvignon, both Merlot and Cabernet Franc play important roles in adding layered complexity to the finished wines, and allow winemakers in each commune within the region to use the blend that is best suited to their unique combination of soil and meso-climate. The most famous communes each have their own classic traits with St. Estephe giving full, if rustic wines, from the heavy clay soils, to Paulliac's elegant balance of ripe fruits, minerality and structure to St. Julien's rich blackberry core and supple feel. Moving to the South of the region brings one to Margaux, with its notes of flowers and berries draped over a feminine frame, and then to the Graves region with wines redolent of tobacco, gravel and smoke. To the East lies the famous appellations of St. Emillion, with its wonderfully ripe Cabernet Franc, and Pomerol where Merlot rules the roost and produces deep, plush wines of uncommon refinement.

Chateau Beausejour, Montagne St Emillion 2004 
Deep ruby in colour, this St. Emilion has a beautiful nose of ripe berry fruits. Bold yet elegant with delightful wood and great length in the finish.

Domain Zede Margaux 2004 
Aged in oak for 14 months an elegant wine with bursting cherry fruits intertwined with hints of oak and ripe subtle tannins.

Chateau Mejean Graves 2006 
A typical Graves with a sweet, charcoal, smoky & roasted herb nose with a tantalising taste offering oodles of sweet red & black currant fruits ~ lovely!

Chateau Phélan-Ségur, St. Estephe 2002 
Bright ruby-red. Lively, cabernet-dominated aromas of cassis, black cherry and violet, lifted by a peppery note. An excellent choice if you can’t quite justify purchasing her neighbour Calon Segur 1989!

Chateau Vincent, Margaux 2000 
A modern classic from the heart of the Medoc. Ripe, succulent and elegant, this historic ‘classed growth’ is making some of Bordeaux’s finest wines.

Chateau Moulin Saint~Georges, St. Emilion Grand Cru 1998 
A well-balanced vintage St. Emilion with a sense of restrained flamboyance!

Château Brane Cantenac, Margaux Grand Cru 2000 
A superb wine, with masses of sensuous blackcurrant fruit and juicy supporting tannins.

Chateau Calon~Segur, St. Estephe Grand Cru 1989 
This property turned in a distinguished effort in 1989. It has an impressive deep ruby colour, a sweet, chewy, dense texture, full body, plenty of alcohol, and soft tannins. Quite precocious and drinking perfectly. VCC ~ Vieux Château Certan, Grand Cru Pomerol 1983

Enticing aromas of blackberries and cherries with a hint of chocolate. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a long finish. A magnificent claret from Pomerol ~ outstanding!

 

The Odd Bottle of Fine Bordeaux!

Chateau Brane Cantenac, 2eme Cru Margaux 1986 
Chateau Clerc Milon, Grand Cru Pauillac 2001 
Hermitage, La Chapelle Paul Jaboulet Aine 1995 

The odd one out! ~ A fabulous Rhone from a legendary producer.
Chateau Haut Brion, Grand Cru 1993 
Chateau Giscous, Grand Cru Margaux 1995 
Chateau La Mission Haut Brion, Grand Cru 1988 
Chateau Margaux, 1er Grand Cru Margaux 1998 

 

HALF BOTTLES

White Wine

Muscadet Sur Lie Chateau La Noe 2008 
Light body, tart, dry and delicate flavours,/

Chablis, Domaine Fourrey (Burgundy) 2008 
This small family estate is situated in the heart of Chablis, combining traditional techniques with an ultra modern winery. The result is spectacular and irresistible. Classically dry with a clean, steely finish.

Sancerre, Domaine Thomas 2006 
Characteristic Mineral & flinty aromas, with tangy currants and loads of gooseberry. Delicious with Risotto or Seafood. Hell! Wonderful on its own!

Pouilly Fume , Domaine Chatelain (Loire Valley) 2008 
Lovely elegance here, with floral, stone, chalk and white peach flavours augmented by touches of smoke and nuts.

 

Red Wine

Côtes de Rhone, St Esprit Delas 2007 
Fleurie, Les Roches 2005 
Valpolicella Classico Masi 2007 
Château Claymore Lusac, St Emillion 2006 
Château Musar, (Lebanon) 2001 
Château Lascombes, 2eme Cru Classe, Margaux 2002 
Château Brane Cantenac, Grand Cru Margaux 1987 

 

MAGNUMS

All Reds!

Chateau Caronne St Gemme, Haut Medoc 2004 
Dense, dark, macerated fruits. Pure sweet, slightly brawny youthful fruit. Very good structure behind it, it is well rounded & fleshy.

Chateau Gruard Larose, St. Julien 1999 
One of St. Julien's most popular wines. Its large production has a quality that is consistently very high.
One of the most continuously successful wines produced in Bordeaux, regardless of vintage. An excellent complement to pork, duck and lamb.

Chateauneuf du Pape, Lucien Barrot 2005
The Barrot family has been wine growers in Chateauneuf du Pape since 1690. Dark and muscular, this is layered with lots of plum, blackberry and black cherry fruit, all backed by mocha, game, plum sauce and graphite notes. The long, fleshy finish lets the fruit and minerals sing.

Rioja, Muga (Spain) 2004
The Especial Reserva has a marked wood aged character that balances harmoniously with its rich concentration of red fruit flavours. The nose shows a melange of sweet berry fruit and baked earth, with a little minty oak. Finely structured palate, ripe, rather svelte tannins, and no shortage of fruit or substance.
A lovely presence and a fine finish. Very good indeed.

Calon Segur St. Estephe Grand Cru 1989
This property turned in a distinguished effort in 1989. It has an impressive deep ruby colour, a sweet, chewy, dense texture, full body, plenty of alcohol, and soft tannins. Quite precocious, it will wow your socks off!

 

IN THE PINK
Rosé

Pink wines are no longer reserved for “the girls” or summer holiday drinking! Rosé has become a wine for all seasons and all people. Perfect for sipping on the patio as an aperitif but equally at home with delicate fish and white meat dishes. A fairly new discovery, our Sancerre Rosé is simply one of the best examples of this lovely Loire Valley wine we have tasted: fragrant, elegant, floral and packed with subtle flavours of ripe summer fruits.

Merlot Rosé, Finca El Picador (Chile) 2009
Per Glass (175ml)
Pinot Grigio Blush Rose, (Italy) 2009
Miguel Torres Santa Digna Rosé 2009
Sancerre Domaine Raimbault 2007/8

 

PUDDING WINE

Sauternes La Fleur D Or 2005
Per Glass (125ml)
Monbazillac Domaine de L’Ancienne Curé (Bordeaux) 37.5cl 2007
Sauternes, Carmes de Rieussec 37.5cl (France) 2005
Royal Tokaji 50cl (Hungary) 2005
Bonnezeaux Chateau de Flesles 50cl (France) 2005

 

PORT

Pocas Ruby NV
Glass 125ml
Pocas Pink Port NV
Glass 125ml
Pocas Late Bottled Vintage 2003
Pocas Vintage 1996
Quinta de Noval 1985
Sandemans 1970

 

SPARKLING WINE

Prosecco Trevigiani Fizzante Carpene Malvoti (Italy)
Per Glass (125ml)
A well balanced wine with fresh fruit flavours and a refreshing acidity.

 

CHAMPAGNE
Brasted’s House

Champagne Moutard Grand Cuvee (Glass)
Per Glass (125ml)

Champagne Moutard Cuvee (Halves)
Half bottle
Champagne Moutard Cuvee (Bottle)
Champagne Moutard Prestige Rose (Bottle)

Bottles from Champagne houses
Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin N.V Brut
Billecart ~ Salmon N.V Brut Rosé
Bollinger Special Cuvée
Bollinger Grand Année 1997
Dom Perignon 1998
Dom Perignon 1996
Louis Roederer Cristal 2000