Broad House Hotel

Champagne and wine list

CHAMPAGNE

The House of Billecart Salmon We are both pleased and proud to present a full range of fine Champagne from this beautiful house. Founded in 1818 as the result of the marriage of two families, this is one of the few genuinely family owned and run Champagne Houses remaining. Attention to detail is meticulous, from the manicured lawns and immaculate rose-beds with in the hidden courtyard to the fact that bottles are still labelled by hand. With a style of Champagne for every occasion and to suit every palate, Billecart Salmon remains one of the truly great treasures of the region.

Bin No 1: Billecart Salmon, Brut
Round, harmonious and beautifully balanced Champagne, a blend of the classic three varieties (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier) that has remained unchanged for more than sixty years.
Price: £45.00

Bin No 2: Billecart Salmon, Brut Rosé
A secret vinification technique and blend that has been handed down through seven generations. The famously curvaceous bottle is perfect before, during or after any meal.
Price: £62.50

Bin No 3: Billecart Salmon, Blanc de Blancs, Grand Cru
100% Chardonnay, made from grapes selected from the five Grand Cru vineyards of the Côte des Blancs. This really is “foodie” wine, sheer elegance and absolutely perfect with caviar or oysters.
Price: £65.00

Bin No 4: Cuvée Nicholas François Billecart 1998
Created in 1964 as a tribute to the founder of this great Champagne House, this special cuvée is partly vinified in traditional casks and is both elegant and complex.
Price: £79.50

Bin No 5: Cuvée Elizabeth Salmon, Rosé 1998
A special blend of just Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, dedicated to the co-founder of Billecart Salmon. A truly sublime, delicate and sensual Champagne.
Price: £99.50

Bin No 6: Billecart Salmon, Grand Cuvée 1996
Made exclusively from Grand Cru Pinot Noir and Chardonnay Grapes, this is a powerful Champagne, full-bodied and so distinguished. For truly special occasions.
Price: £120.00

 

OTHER FINE CHAMPAGNE RECOMMENDATIONS

Bin No 7: Champagne Georges Gardet
From a delightfully small, family-owned House in Chigny-les-Roses in the very heart of the Montagne de Reims. A superbly rich blend that has been described as “mini Krug”! An appealing biscuity nose followed by a sumptuous yet fresh body.
Price: £39.50

Bin No 8: Perrier Jouët, Grand Brut
Perrier-Jouët was established in 1811 by Pierre Nicolas-Marie Perrier, adding his wife's maiden name, Jouët, to name the House. A full, crisp and refreshing Champagne.
Price: £45.00

LUXURY CUVEES

Bin No 9: Cuvée Dom Perignon 1999
“Come quickly, I am tasting the stars”- Dom Perignon upon discovering Champagne.
Price: £110.00

Bin No 10: Belle Epoque, Perrier Jouët 1999
Champagne Belle Epoque was the brain-child of Pierre Ernst, an associate of the Budin family. His inspiration was the discovery of a beautifully decorated bottle, dating from 1902, found gathering dust in a cupboard!
Price: £110.00

Bin No 11: Louis Roëderer, Cristal 2000
The jewel in the crown of Louis Roëderer is Cristal, created in 1876 for Tsar Alexander II. This is Champagne at its finest, as inspired today as it has always been, the embodiment of elegance and purity.
Price: £220.00

SPARKLING WINES

Bin No 12: Prosecco di Conegliano, Agricola Bellenda, Italy
On the hills surrounding Conegliano, about 50 miles north of Venice, lies the beautiful estate of Bellenda. The family business is run by Umberto and Luigi Cosmo, who have a passion for making wine that marries tradition and innovation for the production of truly outstanding wines. The presentation is stunning!
Price: £25.00

Bin No 13: Pelorus, Cloudy Bay, n.v., Marlborough, New Zealand
Pelorus is the chardonnay-predominant sparkling wine label of Cloudy Bay. Sunny skies and the long cool summer days ensure the slow ripening so essential for achieving the elegance, apple-crispness and yeasty complexity. 'Pelorus Jack' was a famous dolphin who, for more than 20 years around the turn of last century, met the steamers crossing between the two main islands of New Zealand and escorted them through the Marlborough Sounds.
Price: £29.75

Château de Chamirey

We are thrilled to introduce you to the latest addition to our portfolio and hope you will be “wowed” by them as much as we are!

Built in early XVIII Century, Château de Chamirey is an elegant château, influenced by the Italian architecture and with exquisite formal gardens. Built on a rocky headland, it has a unique position overlooking the vineyards which are in the best terroirs of Mercurey. The domain consists of 37 hectares, 15 of which are Premier Cru, reflecting the diverse soils and micro climates found within the appellation.

The vines are cared for with the most rigourous attention to detail which includes hand harvesting and sorting the grapes prior to ageing mostly in oak barrels for around 18 months. The wines are only bottled when they are at their optimum stage of maturity, being totally “on their fruit” and demonstrating the very best primary aromas. Pure genius.

Bin No 14: Bourgogne Blanc “Le Renard” 2006
Fresh and creamily smooth with a beautiful ripe, citrus nose, perfect accompaniment to shellfish and a very appealing aperitif... far too easy to drink!
Price: £29.50

Bin No 15: Mercurey Blanc, Château de Chamirey 2006
Perfectly balanced with aromas of white flowers and fruits followed by a long, luscious palate and just a hint of gentle spice on the finish.
Price: £39.50

Bin No 16: Mercurey 1er Cru Blanc “La Mission” Monopole 2006
If you like Puligny Montrachet, you will adore this supremely powerful, classic beauty. Matured in oak barrels, of which 30% are new each year. Rich flavours of quince and apricot are enhanced by a touch of cinnamon and nutmeg in the background with a truly persistent finish.
Price: £55.00

Bin No 17: Bourgogne Rouge “Le Renard” 2006
A gentle, fruity Pinot Noir that is full of ripe blackcurrant fruit with a delicate freshness and delightfully soft tannins.
Price: £29.50

Bin No 18: Mercurey Rouge, Château de Chamirey 2006
Deliciously silky with an elegant nose revealing typical red cherry characters. This is an amazingly aromatic wine with plenty of body and a slightly spiced finale
Price: £39.50

Bin No 19: Mercurey 1er Cru Rouge, “Clos du Roi” Monopole 2006
Here we have the purest expression of fruit and typical Pinot elegance, a truly aristocratic wine that deserves to accompany the very best of red meats. Sheer velvety indulgence!
Price: £55.00

Bin No 20: Givry 1er Cru “Servoisine”, Domaine de la Ferté 2007
An outrageously luscious, powerful and dense red with a bouquet of blackberries and bilberries then a mouth-filling array of fruit and spice that never seems to end.
Price: £45.00

WHITE BURGUNDY

Bin No 21: Macon Fuissé 2007
Here the family work hard to promote the natural character of the soil and enhance the true expression of “terroir” in their wines. In the cellar, wines ferment slowly and naturally with virtually no filtration. Soft, natural and pure.
Price: £25.75

Bin No 22: Chablis A.C., Billaud Simon 2006
In the matter of wine-making, Bernard Billaud adopts the same passion as for his study of fine art in earlier years – his ornate panelled office-cum-tasting room is a veritable gallery! His wines show great purity and clearly reflects the elegant finesse and character of their various vineyard sites.
Price: £27.50

Bin No 23: St. Véran, En Faux, Château de Beauregard 2005
The name “Beauregard”, meaning nice view, comes from the beautiful vista one enjoys from the estate. This wine matches well with scallops, grilled or ‘en sauce’ fish and of course goats’ cheese from the Mâconnais.
Price: £29.50

Bin No 24: Chablis, Premier Cru, Vaillons, Domaine Fourrey 2005
A blend of hand-picked fruit from their top vineyards, crafted using only the most stringent traditional wine- making techniques. A mouth-wateringly crisp finish is preceded by a peachy nose and generous fruit-salad palate.
Price: £35.00

Bin No 25: Pouilly Fuissé, Classique, Domaine Thibert 2007
This Pouilly-Fuissé matches with the finest seafood and particularly with scallops and lobster. Fish and poultry ‘en sauce’ are also winning combinations. This perfectly balanced cuvée offers a powerful, minerally, traditional style of Burgundy with a luscious, lingering finish.
Price: £36.00

Bin No 26: Meursault, Blagny Premier Cru, La Piece Sous Le Bois, Sylvan Lagourreau 2000
It displays all the attributes of exemplary white Burgundy, showing opulence and a minerally freshness, coupled with rich, fat flavours which develop magnificently over time. A clear coloured wine with light green reflections, the classic wine has elegant buttery notes wonderfully balanced with an elegant nutty aroma.
Price: £45.00

Bin No 27: Puligny Montrachet, Les Perrières, Etienne Sauzet 2001
Etienne Sauzet is one of the biggest names in Burgundy and produces some of Puligny's most sought-after wines. The property is run by Gérard Boudot, son-in-law of the late Etienne Sauzet. Elegant and refined with clean mineral notes, this is as near to perfection as you will find in the region.
Price: £65.00

Bin No 28: Chassagne Montrachet, Champs Gain, Niellon 2002
Delicate almond aromas lead to a well-balanced wine that is soft yet tangy with a palate of candied citrus fruits and fresh minerals. Michel Niellon describes his 2002 as having “loads of flesh, a vintage to drink when aged six to eight years” (the wine not the consumer!) “when they are at their most supple and on the fruit.”
Price: £75.00

Bin No 29: Corton Charlemagne, Verget 2000
Sporting a spicy, apple-scented nose and a long, rich approach leading to a deep minerality and flavours of aromatic pears with a hint of white pepper, this elegant wine is intriguingly complex and possesses a beautifully extended finish. Robert Parker is a big Verget fan!
Price: £98.00

ALSACE

Bin No 30: Pinot Blanc, Réné Muré 2007
There is a regional tendency towards harvesting grapes later and therefore producing a markedly sweeter style of wine that generally does no favours to food. This property has chosen to buck the trend and opt for to a cleaner, racy character that offers a delicate assault on the tastebuds.
Price: £21.00

Bin No 31: Gewurztraminer, Réne Muré, Côtes de Rouffach 2007
From the region that has more Michelin starred restaurants per person than any other corner of the world. Organic and biodynamic viticulture is very popular in Alsace and René Muré uses elements of both in his winemaking. This is a very classy “Gewurtz” made in the classic slightly drier style with gentle spicy notes and subtle underlying fruit.
Price: £28.50

Bin No 32: Riesling Grand Cru, Wiebelsberg, Charles Wantz 2002
The location of this vineyard is ideally situated on the south side of the hill and has been famed for years for its outstanding Rieslings. The stony, poor soil restricts the yields in a natural way and produces wines with a classic petrol “minerally” nose accompanied by bags of honeyed herbs and spices followed by a citrus fruit palate. Great intensity of flavour, with a great balance and length.
Price: £36.00

THE LOIRE VALLEY

Bin No 33: Muscadet sur Lie, Château La Noë 2008
Produced by the irrepressible Comte de Malestroit, together with his son, in their stunning property. This is one of the best, traditionally made Muscadet wines you will find.s. Mouth-watering and crisp yet with the extra body gained from time spent on the lees for added with a nice fresh, tangy finish.
Price: £21.00

Bin No 34: Vouvray, Le Portail, Domaine Champelou 2005
A dry style of Vouvray made from Chenin grapes grown on clay-flint soils and aged in old casks. Didier and Catherine Champelou are both descended from vignerons, and both graduated from the agricultural college at Montreuil-Bellay. They obviously had a clear vision of what they wanted to achieve, and went on to establish their domaine in Vouvray in 1984.
Price: £28.50

Bin No 35: Pouilly Fumé, Villa Paulus, Masson Blondelet 2007
Widely recognised as one of THE great domaines of the Loire Valley, Jean-Michel Masson produces sensational sauvignon blanc from old vines grown on Kimmeridgian clay that gives a lively citrus quality to the fruit. A sumptuous fruity wine with a tremendous flinty burst of flavour.
Price: £29.50

Bin No 36: Sancerre, La Croix du Roy, Lucien Crochet 2006
Bon Viveur Gilles, son of Lucien, looks after winemaking duties at this Estate where the emphasis is on creating wines of finesse and complexity that are faithful to terroir and vintage. This is a classic Crochet wine: intense, zesty and pure with a refreshing citrus character, good minerality and a delicate peachy ripeness.
Price: £32.50

RHONE VALLEY

Bin No 37: Condrieu, Domaine du Monteillet, Antoine Montez, 2007
Situated high on the plateau above the village of Chavanay, this domaine is now run by Antoine’s son Stephane who has transformed the standard of wine-making to its current level of excellence. His Condrieu is produced from just 1.5 hectares of viognier grapes and is quite exceptional. Allow this luscious, silky beauty to breath in the glass to enjoy the full benefit of the complex aromas and flavours as they develop – it is well worth the wait!
Price: £47.50

REGIONAL FRANCE

Bin No 38: Picpoul de Pinet, Château de la Mirande 2008
The tiny appellation of Picpoul forms part of the sprawling Coteaux du Languedoc appellation. Chateau de la Mirande itself is run by Joseph Albajan who makes a typically thirst-quenching Picpoul de Pinet from the ancient “Piquepoul” grape. This crisp, dry white wine is a perfect foil to virtually any fish or seafood dish.
Price: £21.00

Bin No 39: Figaro Blanc, Mas de Daumas Gassac 2007
This property is affectionately known as “The Grand Cru of the Languedoc” and rightly so. From their second tier of wines, this white is a Rhône style blend of sauvignon blanc, grenache blanc and clairette.
Price: £21.00

Bin No 40: Gros Manseng, Domaine Alain Brumont 2008
Alain Brumont is a driven man; indeed no wine-grower in France sets about his work with a greater and more restless ambition than this fierce over-achiever! Gros Manseng is the local name for Sauvignon Blanc and it has all the same classic characteristics.
Price: £21.75

Bin No 41: Limoux Chardonnay (Meursault style) 2007
Limoux is a town just south of the famous Medieval town of Carcassonne. Growing at 450 metres in altitude these Chardonnay grapes have spectacular views over the Pyrenees mountains which border France & Spain. A stunning wine, very similar in style to Meursault!
Price: £24.75

GERMANY

Bin No 42: Dry Riesling, Villa Wolf 2008
The J L Wolf estate in Wachenheim is a model farm designed by the architect Eisenlohr. It was completed in 1843 and boasts a unique country villa, a courtyard with mature trees, a formal garden and magnificent vaulted cellars. The winery was founded in 1756 by the then mayor, Johann Wolf, who bought some of the best vineyard parcels above the villages of Wachenheim, Forst and Deidesheim. A lovely dry style Riesling ideal with lightly spiced dishes.
Price: £21.00

ITALY

Bin No 43: Pinot Grigio, Mezza Corona 2008
From vineyards nestling in the foothills of the Dolomite Mountains, this wine is soft yet crisp and certainly more vinous than most. There are hints of orchard fruits and a touch of almond on the nose, with a typically lively texture on the palate. A perfect wine for sipping on the terrace as an aperitif or to accompany fish.
Price: £23.00

Bin No 44: Broglia Gavi di Gavi, Meirana 2007
The very oldest document which states the origin of the name "Gavi" is preserved at the Record Office in Genova and mentions vineyards and chestnut woods on a spot called Meirana. The wine "La Meirana" shows the extraordinary characteristics typical of the area of Gavi: unique almonde hints pale yellow with green highlights, the perfume is fine and delicate, with some hints of anise and flowers. Dry taste, elegant, with a great finish.
Price: £27.50

Bin No 45: Soave Classico Superiore, Inama 2007
This is serious Soave! 100% garganega, made from 30 year old vines. Stefano Inama’s wines are characterised by late-picking and extended maceration on the skins, thereby achieving much greater colour, density and ripeness than would normally be associated with this region. An attractive nose of elderflower and camomile is followed by a fruity mouthful with hints of sweet almond on the finish.
Price: £29.50

SPAIN

Bin No 46: Albariño, Abadia San Campio 2008
Albariño is the white grape variety of note from Spain with a style very similar to Viognier. From the Rias Baixas region, this is the Iberian answer to Chablis and a great choice if you prefer something a little different to Chardonnay.
Price: £23.50

WHITE WINES FROM THE REST OF THE WORLD

SOUTH AFRICA

Bin No 47: Kanu Chenin Blanc (un-wooded) 2007
Legend has it that when Kanu, the mystical bird of promise, appeared in the Southern African skies, all who fell under its shadow would be blessed with a bountiful harvest. Together with their cellar master’s skills Kanu wines celebrate this legend! Excellent with smoked chicken, artichokes and cream based pastas.
Price: £21.00

Bin No 48: Paul Cluver Chardonnay, 2008
An estate bottled wine from the Elgin region of South Africa, this voluptuous beauty has won more awards than you can shake a stick at! The wine is hand-crafted and nicely oaked, specifically to reflect the unique, rich style of the Elgin Estate “terroir”.
Price: £25.00

Bin No 49: Walker Bay Sauvignon Blanc, Bouchard Finlayson 2008
A top class internationally renowned estate on the most southerly tip of Africa where the nearby Atlantic Ocean renders their vineyards the coolest growing area of the Cape. This excellent location, combined with the clay terroir, gave rise to Peter Finlayson’s comment “this sauvignon can safely be described as the Cape’s happiest white wine”! It is fresh and lively with refined, tropical qualities and a long, aristocratic finish.
Price: £27.50

AUSTRALIA

Bin No 50: Promised Land Unoaked Chardonnay (Clare Valley) 2007
Unwooded styles of Chardonnay are becoming increasingly popular, as wine drinkers seek to explore the natural incarnation of this deservedly omnipresent variety. From Wakefield Estate, which is one of Australia's leading family-owned winery. Established in 1969 at Auburn in the Clare Valley, South Australia, this is one of the most highly regarded and awarded Australian cool climate wine producers. Soft, gentle and appealing.
Price: £24.75

Bin No 51: Sunday Morning, Pinot Gris, Redbank 2008
A fresh yet honeyed, peachy nose leads gently onto a delicately balanced palate of ripe fruits with a flinty mineral character and a seductively dry apricot finish. From one of mainland Australia’s highest vineyards that sits at nearly 800 metres above sea-level and even sees snow in winter! Perfect with seafood dishes, this King Valley “beaute” is a very approachable wine … not just on a Sunday Morning!
Price: £27.50

NEW ZEALAND

Bin No 52: Framingham Classic Riesling (Marlborough) 2008
Framingham Wine Company derives its name from the village of Framingham, located approximately 5 miles south of Norwich. This small village was the ancestral home of the Company’s founder, Rex Brooke-Taylor. Framingham Classic Riesling is an off dry style of Riesling and is extremely
Price: £27.50

Bin No 53: Sauvignon Blanc, Clos Henri, (Marlborough) 2007
Less than a decade old, this vineyard is made up of 96 hectares of formerly unspoilt, natural land that has never been exposed to any form of chemical treatment. The wine has a stunning aromatic complexity and wonderfully pure, fresh fruit with gentle passion-fruit and citrus flavours that combine to give an unusually full-bodied sauvignon. Also, how could we resist when they named it after our son!
Price: £29.50

ROSE WINES

Bin No 54: Sangiovese Rosé, Trentham Estate, Australia 2008
What an interesting combination: the most-planted classic Italian grape variety grown in the Murray River Valley on land that was once a large sheep station in New South Wales. The salmon pink colour is both pretty and intense, while the flavours are of bright summer berries and ripe plums.
Price: £21.00

Bin No 55: Figaro Rosé, Mas de Daumas Gassac 2007
All of the grapes that form this lovely rosé are estate grown, low yield and picked by hand. The wine is made from a combination of organically raised syrah and grenache giving plenty of body with a rich, deep almost redcurrant colour and a pleasing palate of summer fruit salad flavours.
Price: £21.00

Bin No 56: Château Millegrand, Minervois 2007
Made by the former wine-maker of Château Lafite-Rothschild. What more can we say?! A luscious blend of syrah and mourvedre from one of the top properties of the Languedoc. Perfect “no news, no shoes” summertime wine.
Price: £22.50

Bin No 57: Sancerre Rosé, Philippe Raimbault, Loire Valley 2008
This perfect pink is created by pressing the grapes just after they are harvested to capture the expressive essence of the top notch Pinot Noir straight away! Philippe has a `non interventionist` philosophy that allows the grapes to achieve the full flavour of the terroir. Light and floaty in salmon-pink this elegant babydoll has a delectable summer fruit bouquet flushed with charming bursts of fresh raspberries.
Price: £29.75

RED BURGUNDY

Bin No 58: Savigny Les Beaune, Premier Cru, Les Serpentières 2007
The renowned estate of Girard-Vollot split in 1998 and from his share of the vines Jean-Jacques Girard went on to produce wonderfully perfumed wines of great structure from reduced yields. These 50 year old south-facing vines evolve into a silky, spicy red with a fine, lingering finish.
Price: £39.50

Bin No 59: Chambolle Musigny, Domaine Lignier-Michelot 2004
From a top wine-maker based in Morey St. Denis, this is a sublime, silky red with plenty of body. Traditionally made and benefitting from up to 15 months oak-ageing. Definitely a wine to be enjoyed with meaty dishes of a fairly robust nature.
Price: £48.00

Bin No 60: Nuits St. Georges “vieilles vignes” Domaine Michelot 2006
In Nuits-St-Georges, Alain Michelot is undisputedly one of the very top wine makers. He owns parcels in the best premier cru vineyards and when you drink this sensational pinot noir you will fall in love with the allure of true Burgundy. All of his wines are impeccably vinified, beautifully hued and consistently reliable. He has been making this distinctive wine for about 40 years and to paraphrase his own words “it can be very good when young, superb with a little maturity and still going strong at 30 plus”. We think he was referring to the wine!
Price: £57.00

Bin No 61: Pommard, Comte Armand, Clos des Epeneaux 2000
Wine-grower Benjamin Leroux is hugely respected among his peers for his organic and biodynamic point of view towards his vines. The result is deep in colour, full and rich with a long, velvety almost chocolatey style, with a backbone of ripe tannins. A truly sensational vintage.
Price: £79.50

BORDEAUX

Bin No 62: Château Beausejour, Montagne St. Emilion 2004
The property forms part of the Germain family’s collection of prime estates in both Bordeaux and the Loire Valley. The energetic Philippe Germain oversees production and, in the words of his mother, “has been in a hurry and in search of perfection since the moment he was born!” An ideal accompaniment to red meats, game and strong cheeses.
Price: £26.50

Bin No 63: St. Emilion Grand Cru, Château Haut Badon 2006
This delightful château is a stylish right bank estate that produces “proper” traditional Saint Emilion and 2005 was certainly an outstanding vintage. An intense bouquet of ripe fruits with a restrained touch of toasty oak. On the palate, powerful tannins are softened by a perfectly balanced mouthful of smooth berry fruit flavours.
Price: £29.75

Bin No 64: Château Méjean, Graves 2006
Owned by Bruno Géraud since 1999 this is amazing estate is currently in vogue with Robert Parker Jnr. The nose has sweet, smoky scents of herbs and currants, followed by a broad, ripe wine offering oodles of luscious red and blackcurrant fruit with a hint of cherries. This classic blend of 62% merlot and 38% cabernet sauvignon provides deliciously sensual drinking.
Price: £48.00

Bin No 65: Les Fiefs de Lagrange, St. Julien 2002
The stunning second wine of Château Lagrange receives no less attention from vine to bottle than the Grand Vin. It has all the character and expression of this great property that has long been a favourite with the British palate. Carefully aged in barrels and spending some time in new oak, the result is a bouquet of the forest floor with a full palate of berried fruits and gentle spices.
Price: £59.50

Bin No 66: Château Plince, Pomerol 2000
A stunning, elegant right bank property of with 8.5 hectares under vines. Awarded 92 points by Wine Spectator, this classic merlot-dominant monolith from the great millennium vintage has a wonderful nose of blackberries, liquorice and light toasty oak. Full-bodied and robust with silky, well- integrated tannins and a long, seductive finish.
Price: £85.00

Bin No 67: Château Calon Segur, St. Estephe 1998
Still presided over by the magnificent Madame Gasqueton who is one of the truly legendary “châtelaines” of the Médoc. A hidden treasure, this classic estate nestles behind ancient stone walls that conceal an aladdin’s cave of wine gems. The commune of St. Estephe produces the most feminine of all the clarets and the ’96 vintage was truly exceptional. A complex, spicy nose mingled with cassis and cherry aromas followed by the purest of fruit on the palate and powerful yet smooth tannins on the finish. Parker 92 points. Decanting recommended.
Price: £95.00

CRU BEAUJOLAIS

Bin No 70: Brouilly, Les Bruyeres 2007
Owned by the Depardon-Coperet families for five generations, this is a tiny, independent vigneron based right in the heart of the region. From just 7.5 hectares all the grapes are harvested by hand and vinified in whole bunches so as to maintain maximum purity of fruit with excellent structure and body.
Price: £27.50

Bin No 71: Fleurie, Fûts de Chêne Domaine du Point du Jour 2008
This is Fleurie as it used to be, none of the namby-pamby look-alikes that have sprung up in recent years, proper traditional representation of the fruit and “terroir”. Made by a charming lady wine-maker who specializes in this style of wine and is justly proud of creation. Dangerously easy to drink.
Price: £29.00

RHONE VALLEY

Bin No 72: Syrah La Rosine, Stéphane Ogier 2006
Stéphane is a young producer who is rapidly gaining star status. His wines offer a typical representation of the region and syrah is his true love. This stunner is fresh, pure, perfumed, packed with ripe fruit and wonderfully refined. He may be the new kid on the block but he really deserves some attention!
Price: £29.50

Bin No 73: Crozes Hermitage, Cuvée Gaby, Domaine Colombier 2006
Proof, if ever it were needed that persistence pays off! Since taking over the estate more than a decade ago, the Viale brothers have risen to the very top of the Hermitage hit parade. Their investment in both time and equipment has ensured both quality and continuity of style.
Price: £33.50

Bin No 74: Sotanum, Les Vins de Vienne 2000
Creation of the great triumvirate of the Northern Rhone: Villard, Gaillard and Cuillard, this 100% Syrah cuvée, is made from 5-year old vines. It exhibits an opaque purple colour as well as sumptuously sweet blackberry fruit intermingled with cassis and minerals. Not to be trifled with!
Price: £45.00

REGIONAL FRANCE

Bin No 75: Cahors, Château du Cèdre 2007
Château du Cèdre is regarded by many as the leading estate in Cahors. The principal grape varieties of the appellation are Malbec (known locally as Cot) and Tannat. Wines don’t come much bigger than this!
Price: £21.00

Bin No 76: Figaro Rouge, Mas de Daumas Gassac 2007
This property is affectionately known as “The Grand Cru of the Languedoc” and rightly so. From their second tier of wines, this red is a juicy Rhône style pairing of grenache and carignan.
Price: £21.00

Bin No 77: Buzet Classique, Domaine du Pech 2004
A true artisan wine, made on a small privately owned property by a young, dynamic couple who are really going places. They are rightly proud of this juicy little number that is full of fruit and character
Price: £29.50

Château La Verrerie ~ Côtes de Luberon

Having recently won “Best Syrah in the World”, this property is really going places. Owned by the illustrious leather goods family Descours, based in Paris, this delightful property is tucked away in Southern Provence and was originally purchased as a hobby! We are thrilled to have discovered this hidden gem, tucked away in a tiny village in the beautiful Côtes du Luberon.

Originally a glass-works (verre = glass) it seems quite appropriate that La Verrerie is now producing the contents rather than the bottle! The property has gone from strength in recent years and current “Directeur Générale” Olivier Adnot is also the winemaker so the whole project revolves around his vision, talent and dedication to the vineyard. Ladies, he is a charming, handsome Frenchman who makes sublime wine … what more could you ask for! Seriously though, Olivier and his team are always delighted to welcome our guests for a tasting and tour of the winery, just let us know if you’d like to visit.

The grapes come first, naturally, the gently sloping vineyards have been completely renovated and, in some cases, re-planted. The winery itself is pristine and works like clockwork thanks to a devoted team who all feel like part of the Verrerie family. The main focus is on the syrah grape, which is cultivated virtually organically alongside other Rhône varieties such as grenache and mourvèdre.

In addition, the original olive groves have been extended and given a new lease of life. The olive oil produced here is simply out of this world and our chef would not be without it!

Bin No 78: Château La Verrerie, Blanc 2008
An equal blending of roussanne,grenache blanc, clairette and bourboulenc. Hand-picked and aged for six months on the lees in stainless steel. Attractive, floral aromas and a rich, honeyed palate.
Price: £23.00

Bin No 79: Château La Verrerie, Rosé 2008
This is not a flimsy, feminine rosé, it is a persistent pink with attitude. Typically Provencale in style, with plenty of backbone and aromatic hints of summer fruits. A combination of finesse, strength and lovely freshness, this is a wine for eating not drinking.
Price: £23.00

Bin No 80: Bastide de La Verrerie 2006
Named after the stunning Tuscan style villa that presides over the vineyards, complete with an avenue of Statuesque Lombardy poplars! A delightfully soft blend of syrah, grenache and carignan aged for 15-18 months in oak barrels. Silky and elegant with a lingering aftertaste of wild fruits and chocolate.
Price: £25.00

Bin No 81: Château La Verrerie 2005
A 50/50 blend of syrah and grenache, this is another Rhône style wine yet smoother and more elegant. Up to 24 months in oak with spicy, herbaceous characters and generous, ripe fruit. An absolute winner with lamb dishes and a wine that, once enjoyed, you will keep coming back to.
Price: £34.00

Bin No 82: Grand Deffand de Château La Verrerie 2003
Their award-winning flagship wine, voted “Best Syrah in the World” against all-comers at a tasting last year in France. It is a real blockbuster yet with style and elegance. A really fabulous “foodie” wine with a deep garnet colour, lashings of blackcurrant fruit and leather on the nose and an everlasting finish.
Price: £48.00

ITALY

Bin No 83: Merlot, Terre del Noce 2005
Vinified from grapes of its own production from the most highly rated areas in Trentino. This is a typical lighter style of merlot with lovely soft fruit and a very approachable style. A perfect wine for sipping on its own and a good choice if you prefer red with fish.
Price: £21.00

Bin No 84: Chianti Peppoli 2006
This Chianti is a little (actually not so little) belter! A lovely, meaty style of wine with flavours of spicy ripe cherries and herbs to really wake up your tastebuds, with even a whiff of saddle leather on the racy, generous nose.
Price: £27.50

Bin No 85: Barolo Classico, Giacomo Borgogno 2001
Classic by name and classic by nature, tradition is the watchword here. A restrained nose of spicy dried fruits leads to a big, savoury “attack” on the palate followed by a long, satisfying finish. Wine from this vineyard was served to Garibaldi at the official banquet celebrating the unification of Italy in 1861 and, more recently, appeared in one of the Godfather movies! Be patient and let the wine open up a little in the glass before enjoying this big, dark beauty.
Price: £49.50

SPAIN

Bin No 86: Marqués de Murrieta Rioja Reserva 2004
A powerful, brooding youngster that demonstrates maturity beyond its tender years. The nose of black currants and berries leads to a surprisingly creamy, soft palate that invites you to dine with it. Not a classic Rioja but at 85% tempranillo and with almost two years in oak it has plenty to say for itself.
Price: £32.50

Bin No 87: Rioja Gran Reserva Especial, Urbina 1994
The bodega is situated in Cuzcurrita de Rio Tiron, on the north-western edge of Rioja. A family owned estate consisting of some 75ha of vineyards. Four generations of the family have dedicated themselves to the cultivation of their vineyards and production of wine. This wine comes from the best Tempranillo grapes of the estate, all of them from vineyards over 20 years old. A true, mature example of Rioja.
Price: £47.50

RED WINES FROM THE REST OF THE WORLD

SOUTH AFRICA

Bin No 90: Ruste en Vrede 2004
Gold medal in Decanter world Wine Awards and double gold in Veritas Wine Awards. This wine is generally considered to be more classic than New World in style and comes from one of the most prestigious estates in South Africa. Made from a blend of Cabernet/Shiraz and Merlot. Nelson Mandela selected this wine to be served at the Nobel Peace Prize Dinner in Oslo.
Price: £35.00

AUSTRALIA

Bin No 91: Peter Lehmann, Weighbridge Shiraz 2008
A soft, flavoursome shiraz this fertile area of South Australia. Rich, ripe fruit flavours with a just a touch of spice and SO easy to drink. Lovely to sip on its own or with red meats.
Price: £21.00

Bin No 92: Cape Mentelle Cabernet/Merlot 2006
A specialist producer in the cool climate Margaret River region, Cape Mentelle was one of first wineries to be established here. This classic blend has a lovely touch of oak and has a full-bodied elegant style.
Price: £29.50

Bin No 93: Trentham Estate Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir 2005
This luscious “pinot” comes from the carefully selected Victorian vineyard range that aims to epitomise the very best the region has to offer. The wine is rich and smooth with ripe fruit aromas of blackberry and plum. The palate is rounded and long with mellow berry flavours balanced by fine french oak tannins.
Price: £33.00

Bin No 94: Jim Barry Shiraz, Clare Valley 2006
If you like big, bold wines you will be hooked on this beauty from The Lodge Hill vineyard from the very first sniff. Deep, dark, inky red with a huge nose of ripe, juicy plums and luscious berry flavours followed by a hint of chocolate leading onto a sensational finishing with silky smooth tannins and a burst of peppery spice. A really elegant sensory overload, justly awarded 91 points by Wine Spectator.
Price: £35.00

Bin No 95: Cabernet Sauvignon, Fermoy Estate 2003
In the cool climate Margaret River region, this winery is a lot more hands-off than many, as their wine-maker says “we let the quality fruit do the talking." How right she is! Here we have a really elegant medium-bodied wine that opens with cherry, blackcurrant and spicy oak characters that draw you into a beautifully balanced mid-palate of ripe cabernet fruit flavours, soft generous tannins and excellent length. Irrelevant fact: they also breed champion Airedale terriers!
Price: £47.50

CHILE

Bin No 96: Los Vascos, Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon, Rothschild 2007
Los Vascos, one of Chile’s oldest wine estates, is controlled by the Domaines Barons de Rothschild (of Lafite fame), who began a comprehensive modernisation programme in 1988. Under the direct technical supervision of the Domaines, Los Vascos is committed to producing the finest consistent, balanced wines whose elegance and harmony can be appreciated the world over.
Price: £27.50

ARGENTINA

Bin No 97: Cabernet Sauvignon, Terrazas de los Andes, Reserva 2006
Deep, intense colour precedes this powerful wine. On the nose there are hints of red summer fruits with just a touch of vanilla stemming from its ageing in oak barrels. A wine with a magnificent structure that offers a sensational mouth-feel and intensely rich flavour. Its beautifully integrated tannins enhance the smooth, harmonious finish.
Price: £27.50

Bin No 98: Cheval des Andes, Terrazas de los Andes 2005
Made in wine-making collaboration with the famous Château Cheval Blanc in Bordeaux, this New World Grand Cru combines traditional expertise with a rich fruit style and soft tannins. The blend is Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon with a mere hint of Petit Verdot.
Price: £59.50

THE LEBANON

Bin No 99: Château Musar 2002
Made from Cabernet and Cinsault grown at 3000 feet, this wine has the character and nobility of an exotic, eccentric Bordeaux. Through 20 years of civil war, Serge Hochar continued to produce great wine at Château Musar even though his vineyards were in the war-torn Bekaa Valley. Stunning, age-worthy wine that's revered the world over and equally ready for drinking now with all its soft, velvety, peppery, spicy and earthy characters with even a touch of chocolate.
Price: £36.50

DESSERT WINES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

Bin No 100: Avondale Reserve, Muscat Rouge 2006 (South Africa) (half bottle)
Winner of Gold Medal in the Decanter World Wine Awards, this luscious blend is really mouth-filling and full of raisin fruit flavours. This generous style of dessert wine is superb with rich puddings or makes an interesting alternative with cheese.
Price: £16.95

Bin No 101: Campbells Rutherglen Muscat (Australia) n.v. (half bottle)
Winner of Gold Medal in the Decanter World Wine Awards, this luscious blend is really mouth-filling and full of raisin fruit flavours. This generous style of dessert wine is superb with rich puddings or makes an interesting alternative with cheese.
Price: £17.95

Bin No 102: Margan Botrytis Semillon 2006 (half bottle)
The nose on this wine is so gentle - fragrant, flowery and truly enticing! On the palate there follows smooth, silky lychee flavours balanced with a delightfully refreshing finish. Perfect with summer fruit desserts.
Price: £18.50

Bin No 103: The Nectar, Botrytis Riesling, Hollick (Australia) 2008 (half bottle)
Succulent and sumptuous, this beauty from “down under" is just bursting with ripe fruit flavours. Truly luscious and packed with mouth-watering nuances of dried fruit and spices with aromas of summer blossom and Seville oranges.
Price: £22.50

Bin No 104: Passito di Pantelleria 2006 (Italy) (50cl bottle)
Succulent and sumptuous, this Italian beauty is just bursting with ripe fruit flavours, luscious yet not at all cloying and fabulous poured over ice-cream! A delicious explosion of gently spiced fruit with citrus overtones.
Price: £23.50

Bin No 105: Château Filhot, Sauternes 2003 (half bottle)
A stunning property adjacent the illustrious Château d’Yquem – they could almost lean over the fence and pick their neighbour’s grapes! These days wine is made by the dashing grandson of the eccentric count who formerly presided so regally over the whole estate. A classic, sensational Sauternes with lashings of rich, ripe exotic fruit.
Price: £25.00