“Accept what life offers you and try to drink from every cup. All wine

“Accept what life offers you and try to drink from every cup. All wine should be tasted; some should only be sipped,
but with others, drink the whole bottle.”
Paulo Coelho
Please note that all of our wines may contain Sulphur dioxide and traces of eggs
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INDEX
WHITE AND RED WINES BY THE GLASS
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FORTIFIED AND SWEET WINES BY THE GLASS
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CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING
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LOIRE, ALSACE & NEIGHBOURING REGIONS
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LYON, BALKANS & HUNGARY
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HERMITAGE “LA CHAPELLE“
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BORDEAUX
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BURGUNDY
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GERMANY, AUSTRIA, HUNGARY & IBERIAN
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ITALY
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NEW WORLD, ROSE & MAGNUMS
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SWEET WINES
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PORT & SHERRY
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COGNAC
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BRANDY, ARMAGNAC, CALVADOS
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THE STORY OF LA CHAPELLE HERMITAGE
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WINES BY THE GLASS
CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING WINE
Prosecco Frassinelli Conegliano Valdobbiadene Superiore Brut
Crémant de Limoux “Les Graimenous”, J. Laurens, Brut
Glass (150ml)
9.25
9.25
Champagne Galvin “Grande Réserve”, Brut
13.75
Champagne Billecart-Salmon Rosé, Brut
19.50
WHITE WINE
2016 Verdeca “Falò”, Cantine San Marzano, Puglia, Italy
2015 Côtes du Rhône “Secret de Famille”, Paul Jaboulet Aîné, Rhône
2016 Riesling/Grüner Veltliner “Wein.1”, Weingut Pfaffl, Austria
2015 Chardonnay, Bodega Catena Zapata, Mendoza, Argentina
2015 Ovilos, Ktima Biblia Chora, Greece
Glass (175ml)
8.00
8.50
9.50
11.75
15.00
Pot (475ml)
20.00
23.50
25.00
31.75
39.50
2016 Sancerre “Tradition”, Domaine Delaporte, Loire
16.50
ORANGE WINE
2014 “La Macération” du Soula, Vin du Fenouillèdes - Coravin -
17.00
ROSÉ WINE
2015 Le Charme des Demoiselles, Côtes de Provence, France
2014 Chêne Bleu Rosé, VDF du Vaucluse, Rhône - Magnum -
11.75
16.50
31.50
RED WINE
2014 Côtes du Rhône “Secret de Famille”, Paul Jaboulet Aîné, Rhône
2013 DouRosa Tinto, Quinta de la Rosa, Douro, Portugal
2015 Malbec “Vista Flores”, Bodega Catena Zapata, Mendoza, Argentina
2013 Pinot Noir, Grace Bridge, Monterrey County & Lodi, California
2012 Cabernet/Caladoc/Syrah “Altitudes”, Ixsir, Lebanon
2002 Château Peyrabon, Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux
8.50
9.75
12.25
13.00
14.75
15.50
23.50
25.50
32.00
33.00
39.50
40.50
2011 Château Damase, Bordeaux
16.50
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FORTIFIED & DESSERT WINES
Glass (100ml)
Japanese Liqueur
Umeshu Plum Wine, Umegokochi Dewatsuru
Bottle
11.25
72.00 (720ml)
8.00
8.50
40.00 (750ml)
30.00 (375ml)
9.75
9.00
18.50
72.00 (750ml)
63.00 (750ml)
90.00 (500ml)
6.75
9.25
9.75
47.00 (750ml)
31.00 (500ml)
50.00 (750ml)
Port
1996 Colheita, Barros
GALVIN Tawny 10 YO, Quinta de la Rosa
12.75
13.25
73.00 (750ml)
69.00 (500ml)
Sherry
Fino “Tio Pepe”, González Byass
Manzanilla “San Leon Pasada”, Herederos de Argueso
Amontillado “Viña AB”, González Byass
Palo Cortado “Apostoles” VORS 30 YO, González Byass
Oloroso Cream “Matusalem” VORS 30 YO, González Byass
East India Solera, Emilio Lustau
Pedro Ximenez “Nectar” González Byass
9.25
7.25
9.25
18.50
17.50
9.75
12.25
60.00
53.00
42.00
67.00
57.00
57.00
68.00
Sparkling Wines
2014 Moscato D’Asti “Palas”, Michele Chiarlo, Piedmont, Italy
2014 Brachetto d’Acqui, Piedmont, Italy
Dessert Wines
2012 Sauternes, Château Delmond, Bordeaux, France
2013 Monbazillac “Les Brumes”, Château Les Hauts Caillevel, South-West France
2013 Tokaji 5 Puttonyos Aszú, Royal Tokaji, Hungary
Fortified Wines
Madeira “Medium Rich”, Crown Barbeito, Portugal
2013 Banyuls “Rimage”, Les Clos de Paulilles, Roussillon, France
2013 Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise, Paul Jaboulet Aîné, Rhône, France
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Champagne
Galvin Grande Réserve Brut
62.50
Produced by Beaumont des Crayères in the Vallée de la Marne and largely made of Pinot
Meunier, this champagne offers complex notes of flowers and dry fruits and inviting, round
texture.
Egly-Ouriet Tradition Grand Cru
125.00
The NV Brut Tradition Grand Cru possesses gorgeous warmth and openness in a radiant,
broad-shouldered style that is impossible to resist. Deep and textured through to the finish,
the Tradition Grand Cru combines richness and minerality with notable finesse.
Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut
90.00
Essentially, a champagne in its purest, without the addition of sugar dosage found in most
champagnes. Intense and refined aromas of honeysuckle, citrus and white fruits, crisp and
vigorous yet delicate on the palate, clean and fresh. Chardonnay 55%, Pinot Noir 45%..
2004 Lanson Gold Label
125.00
To make its 2004 Vintage, Lanson selected the most expressive wines from Grand Cru
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vineyards. The pale gold colour of the wine is enlivened by very
fine bubbles. The aromatic palette of dried and candied fruits, grilled almonds, apricot, fig and
mandarin is generously expressed in the bouquet. On the palate, the attack is meaty and
complex, with the candied mandarin finish developing long-lasting tangy notes.
Lanson Extra Aged
145.00
The Extra Age range was created by chief winemaker Jean-Paul Gandon to celebrate
Champagne Lanson’s 250th anniversary. It epitomises the traditionally fresh style maintained
by classic Lanson champagnes since 1760. Each cuvée is a blend of three exceptional vintages
from the most highly regarded Grand and Premier Cru vineyards.
Dosnon Récolte Noire Blanc de Noirs
82.00
Based in the Côte des Bar, Dosnon Champagne (formerly Dosnon & Lepage) released their
first wine from the 2007 vintage and immediately attracted attention from savvy wine buyers
looking for the next star of the grower movement. 100% Pinot Noir.
Jacques Lassaigne "Les Vignes de Montgueux", Blanc de Blancs
110.00
Lassaigne is a small producer in champagne regions, focusing on Blanc de blancs Champagne.
Dry, mineral with saline undertones are his benchmark. "Les Vignes de Montgueux" source
his grape in the south part of burgundy an area were Pinot Noir shows the best usually. The
Result a fruity and ripe Blanc de Blanc style; combine finess elegance and a fine perlage.
Jacquesson Cuvée 739 Extra Brut
138.00
Based in Dizy, and arguably the oldest independent hostel in Champagne, their fame grew
following rumours of being a favourite of Napoleon. Cuvée 739 is Chardonnay-dominated,
with wonderful minerality and a fresh finish. Extra Brut in style, made with a characteristically
low dosage, this is the perfect accompaniment to shellfish or lighter seafood.
Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle Brut
170.00
The epitome of Champagne blending, Grand Siècle calls on wines from the finest growths and
the very best vintages, declared by Laurent-Perrier. Displaying a perfect balance between
power and delicacy, aromatic intensity and freshness, this Champagne is open to multiple
food pairings. Chardonnay 55%, Pinot Noir 45%.
2004 Artéis & Co Brut
115.00
Artéis & Co is a micro Champagne house, launched in 2013, focusing solely on small lots,
high quality vintage wines. The style is elegant and mineral, with grip and intensity of the
palate. Sugar and SO2 levels are kept to a minimum
2006 Dom Perignon Brut
320.00
The 2006 is one of the smallest releases of DP ever made. With higher proportion of
Chardonnay than usual, the nose is rich and opulent with intense notes of smoke, toast and
honeyed fruits.
2009 Louis Roederer Cristal Brut
300.00
Created in 1876 for Tsar Alexander II. This is Champagne at its finest; the embodiment of
elegance and purity. Only the finest Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes from Roederer’s own
vineyards are used.
1999 Bruno Paillard N.P.U. Brut
333.00
A powerful nose of brioche, dried fruits and toasted bread. Make no mistake, this is one of
the finest cuveés in the range. Lively and complex on the palate with dried fruit flavours and
honey.
1999 Bollinger Vieilles Vignes Françaises BdN Brut
1,250.00
Bollinger’s iconic super-luxury cuvée. Until recently, it came from three small plots of prephylloxera vines, totalling 0.36 ha, yielding 2500–3000 bottles each year. The 1999 is simply
stunning. Layers of perfumed red raspberries, flowers and spices flow onto the palate with
breathtaking beauty. Supremely graceful.
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Rosé Champagne
Sparkling Wines & Fine Cider
Pommery Apanage Rosé
95.00
Displaying aromas of red currants and raspberries. The palate is rich and well-balanced, easy
to savour before culminating in an unforgettable finale with wonderful freshness.
Prosecco Superiore Brut, Frassinelli, Veneto, Italy
40.00
This classic Prosecco shows tropical and zesty character, long lasting and intense perlage.
Dosnon Récolte Rosé Brut
88.00
A Rosé of freshness and purity. Fragrant and plummy, this champagne balances deep berry
fruit flavours with elegant structure, delicacy and liveliness on the palate. 100% Pinot Noir
from vineyards in Côte des Bar.
Billecart-Salmon Rosé Brut
99.00
Billecart-Salmon is one of the few remaining Champagne houses to be owned by the original
family and was established in 1818 by Nicolas-François Billecart. A delightful rosé with a
charming, fruity nose and palate with hints of roasted nuts.
Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé Brut
110.00
Revealing full aromatic richness of the Pinot Noir grape, this precise and intensely fruity rosé
is blended from ten different crus. Displaying aromas and rounded flavours of strawberries,
raspberries and wild cherries. Supple and long lasting on the palate.
Bruno Paillard Première Cuvée Rosé Brut
120.00
Pinot Noir mainly with a touch of Chardonnay, it displays assertive flavours of red berries,
spices and ginger. Leaner in style with intense and detailed finish.
2004 Bollinger Grand Annee Rosé Brut
220.00
The 2004 is a beautifully focused, vibrant champagne endowed with striking minerality and
overall balance. Pure chalkiness runs through the fruit in this energetic, taut Rosé, while
seductive floral notes linger on the finish. 68% Pinot Noir (including 5% still Pinot) and 32%
Chardonnay, mainly of Grand Cru origin.
2007 Doyard, Oeil de Perdrix
129.00
Made entirely from Grand Cru grapes of which 75% are Pinot. A traditional Rosé de Presse
style, where grapes are gently pressed for colouration. Slightly tinted like a Partridge’s Eye,
this is a complex, vinous liquid with ethereal intensity.
Champagne Magnums
Galvin Grande Réserve, Brut
Dosnon Récolte Noire Blanc de Noirs, Brut
Lenoble “Intense”, Brut
Billecart-Salmon, Brut
Rosé Spumante Collalto, Extra Dry, Veneto, Italy
44.00
Made of Manzoni Moscato grape (cross between Raboso Piave and Moscato d’Amburgo,
created locally by Professor Manzoni in the 1920’s). Intensely fragrant with scents of rose
petals and lime blossom, it has the slightest touch of sweetness.
2009 La Montina, Franciacorta, Lombardy, Italy
98.00
This is high quality sparkling wine made in the 'Metodo Classico' and is now considered to be
one of the best glasses of bubbly produced in Italy. The Brut is a blend of 85% Chardonnay,
15% Pinot Noir with 24 months ageing in the bottle on the lees. It is very fresh with underlying
richness, soft stone fruits, citrus, toast and yeast.
Nyetimber Cuvee Classic, Brut, West Sussex, England
125.00
Nyetimber are located in West Sussex, and since their original plantings of classic varieties in
1988, have established themselves as England's premier sparkling wine house, making world
class wines. Elegantly shaped and supremely poised. The ultimate home-grown alternative to
Champagne, for all special occasions.
Cremant de Limoux “Les Graimenous”, J. Laurens, Brut
44.00
An exceptional traditional method sparkling wine, upon wich the reputation of the Domaine
J.Laurens is built. The first impressions of this Crémant are of an intense and complex nose
of citrus and dried fruits, honey with a touch of green apple. On the palate, we find all the
expression of a well-rounded wine, of toast with a fresh fruits and lime after taste.
Poire “Authentique” Eric Bordelet, Normandy, France
33.00
In 1992, Eric Bordelet, previously a sommelier at Alain Passard’s Arpege restaurant in Paris,
took over the family’s orchards in Normandy. With the encouragement of a close friend, the
iconic vigneron Didier Dageneau of Pouilly-sur-Loire, he began producing artisanal ciders from
apples and pears without equal. At the core of Eric’s estate are three hectares of ancient,
heirloom varieties of apple and pear trees that are 40-50 years old. Certified Organic.
This is a traditional off-dry poiré that tantalises the taste buds, offering a clean and lively juice
with delicate pear flavours. Ultra-fine bubbles reinforce the freshness and elegance of this
offering.
117.00
156.00
195.00
250.00
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White Wines from Loire
Red Wines from Loire & Alsace
2015 Muscadet Côtes de Grandlieu sur Lie “Les Parcelles”,Dom. Hautes Noëlles 32.50
2014 Vouvray Sec “Les Enfers”, Domaine Beaumont
2014 Montlouis-Sur-Loire “Clos de Mosny”, Domaine de la Taille Aux Loups
63.00
78.00
2014 Cour-Cheverny, Domaine de Montcy
61.00
2014 Sancerre “Grande Cuvée”, Domaine Jean-Paul Balland
2015 Sancerre “Silex”, Domaine Delaporte
66.00
92.00
2015 Pouilly-Fumé, Domaine Jeannot
53.00
Jura
2013 Cotes du Jura, Savagnin “Chalasses Marnes Bleues”, Domaine Ganevat
41.00
96.00
2013 Sancerre “Cuvée Maxime”, Domaine Vincent Delaporte
92.00
Alsace
2015 Pinot Noir, Domaine Bruno Sorg
50.00
Southwest Corner - Red Wines
2011 Madiran, Château Bouscassé
2000 Madiran, Château Montus
White Wines from Alsace & Jura
Alsace
2015 Pinot Blanc “La Cabane”, Domaine Léon Boesch
2014 Riesling, André Kientzler
Loire
2014 Saumur-Champigny “Le Petit Saint Vincent”, Domaine Petit St Vincent
2007 Chinon “Clos du Chêne Vert ”, Domaine Charles Joguet
40.00
46.00
2011 Cahors “Les Quatre Chambrées”, Domaine de la Bérangeraie
49.50
2015 Côtes de Gascogne “Aramis”, Château d’Aydie
25.00
119.00
Southwest Corner - Bordeaux to Basque Country White Wines
2015 Château Panchille, Bordeaux
2008 Pessac-Léognan, Château Latour-Martillac, Grand Cru Classé
45.00
129.00
South-West
2015 Bergerac “Moulin des Dames”, Château Tour des Gendres
2015 Gaillac sec, Château Clément Termes
50.00
160.00
74.00
28.00
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White Wines from Lyon to the Mediterranean Sea
Rhône
2013 Condrieu “Terroirs”, Domaine François Merlin
2008 Hermitage “Chevalier de Sterimberg”, Paul Jaboulet Aîné
2011 CDR Incognito “H” Blanc, Paul Jaboulet Aîné
2015 Crozes-Hermitage “Les Jalets”, Paul Jaboulet Aîné
2012 Saint-Péray “Les Sauvagères”, Paul Jaboulet Aîné
2002 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Château de Beaucastel, Famille Perrin
2015
2015
2012
2015
Côtes du Rhône “Secret de Famille”, Paul Jaboulet Aîné
Lirac “Comtesse Madeleine”, Château de Montfaucon
VDP Vaucluse “Aliot”, Chêne Bleu
Viognier “Le Paradou”, Château de Pesquié
Red Wines from Lyon to the Mediterranean Sea
96.00
139.00
82.00
70.00
50.00
250.00
38.00
61.00
99.00
30.00
Languedoc - Roussillon
2016 Picpoul de Pinet, Château de la Mirande
2015 VDP d’Oc “Les Trois Poules”, Domaine Jean-Pierre Rambier
2015 VDP d’Oc, Villa Saint-Jean
2013 Limoux “Toques et Clochers”, Les Caves du Sieur d’Arques
28.00
27.50
20.50
37.70
Balkan
2015 Ovilos, Ktima Biblia Chora, Greece
2015 Viognier, Ktima Gerovassiliou, Epanomi, Greece
51.00
48.00
2010 Furmint “Mezes Maly”, Royal Tokaji Wine Company, Tokaj, Hungary
70.00
2009 Ribolla “Opoka”, Marjan Simčič, Goriška Brda, Slovenia
92.00
Rhône
2003 Côte-Rotie “Château d’Ampuis”, Domaine Etienne Guigal
1998 Côte-Rotie, Domaine Rostaing
350.00
265.00
2007 Hermitage “La Petite Chapelle”, Paul Jaboulet Aîné
2004 Ermitage “Le Pavillon”, Michel Chapoutier
2012 Crozes-Hermitage “Les Pierrelles”, Domaine Belle
189.00
278.00
79.00
2011 Cornas “La Geynale”, Domaine Vincent Paris
2008 Cornas “Terre Brulée”, Domaine Lionnet
111.00
2013 Gigondas “Confidentiel”, Domaine Montirius
2005 Gigondas, Clos du Joncuas
2012 Vacqueyras “Le Clos”, Domaine Montirius
94.00
71.00
68.00
1990 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Château de Beaucastel, Famille Perrin
2007 Châteauneuf du Pape, Château Rayas
2014 Côtes du Rhône Village “Plan de Dieu”, Domaine de l’Espigouette
2014 Côtes du Rhône “Secret de Famille”, Paul Jaboulet Aîné
2013
2010
2007
2015
Costières de Nîmes “La Sommelière”, Château de Campuget
VDP de Vaucluse “Héloise”, Chêne Bleu
VDF “Wanted Gang No.7”, The Rhône Gang
Rasteau “Galvin”, Domaine La Soumade
106.00
580.00
1,200.00
45.00
38.00
49.50
110.00
75.00
44.00
2011 Santa Duc “Les Plans”, Vin de Pays de Vaucluse
37.50
Languedoc – Roussillon
2015 Pic Saint-Loup, Domaine Haut-Lirou
2013 Faugères “Les Bancèls”, Domaine de Cébène
2015 Corbières “Lo Petit Fantet d’Hyppolite”, Domaine Ollieux Romanis
2015 VDP d’Oc “Les Trois Poules”, Domaine Jean-Pierre Rambier
31.00
55.00
31.50
27.50
Balkan
2013 Zorah “Karàsí”, Vayots Dzor, Armenia
78.00
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HISTORY
La Chapelle, the jewel of Maison Jaboulet, has a rich and emotive history. During
the 13th century, a knight called Gaspard de Sterimberg settled in the hills of
Tain l’Hermitage with the permission of Blanche de Castille. On his return from
the crusades, he sought calm and serenity and isolated himself as a hermit, hence
the name of the Hermitage appellation. There he built a Chapel, overlooking the
Rhône Valley.
HERMITAGE LA CHAPELLE Vertical
La Chapelle endured the passage of time and finally became the property of
Maison Paul Jaboulet Aîné in 1919.
1952 Hermitage La Chapelle
2,900.00
1961 Hermitage La Chapelle
19,500.00
1964 Hermitage La Chapelle
3,500.00
1966 Hermitage La Chapelle
4,800.00
Magnum 6,900.00
1967 Hermitage La Chapelle
1,920.00
1969 Hermitage La Chapelle
3,450.00
1978 Hermitage La Chapelle
7,000.00
Magnum 13,000.00
1989 Hermitage La Chapelle
860,00
1990 Hermitage La Chapelle
3,980.00
2007 Hermitage La Chapelle
359.00
Hermitage “La Chapelle” is a blend of terroirs, including the prestigious hillsides
of Méal and Bessards. Each one provides its own aromatic characteristics, as well
as an elegant tannin structure, giving the wine great ageing potential.
The diversity of “terroirs” on these lands gives our wine an identity of its own,
thanks to the blending of grapes from different plots.
Grapes are brought down from the slopes of l’Hermitage on small sledges, after
which they are sorted by hand and vinified in a traditional way at the winery.
Final blending is carried out during the ageing process and is done through
judicious selection from the different terroirs of l’Hermitage. La Chapelle is aged
in wood at the ancient “VINEUM” cellar for 15 to 18 months.
Since the legendary 1961 vintage, which was classed as one of the “Twelve
mythical wines of the 20th century”, Hermitage “la Chapelle” has become one of
the world’s most sought-after wines.
AUTHENTICITY
In order to guarantee the authenticity of La Chapelle wines, since September
2008 each bottle dispatched from the Jaboulet cellars has been fitted with a
unique Prooftag Bubble Seal - a capsule with a 13-numbered code which
authenticates individual bottles and a unique bubble code that cannot be
reproduced. The combination of the bubble code and the alphanumeric code
enables you to authenticate your bottle and access information about the bottle,
previously registered by the domaine.
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Paul Jaboulet Aîné
Please see Page 20 for tasting notes
Red Bordeaux
Haut-Médoc
2002 Château Peyrabon
2007 Château Sociando-Mallet
2014 Les Brulières de Beychevelle, 3rd Wine of Château Beychevelle
65.00
128.00
78.00
Saint-Estephe
1996 Château Cos D’Estournel, 2nd Grand Cru Classé
1996 Château Phélan Segur, Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel
2011 Château Les Ormes de Pez
425.00
225.00
105.00
Pauillac
1985 Château
1998 Château
2005 Château
2011 Château
Mouton Rothschild, 1st Grand Cru Classé
Pichon-Longueville, Comtesse, 2nd Grand Cru Classé
Grand-Puy-Ducasse, 5th Grand Cru Classé
Lacoste Borie, 2nd Wine of Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste
Saint-Julien
1979 Château Léoville Las Cases, 2nd Grand Cru Classé
1985 Château Léoville-Barton, 2nd Grand Cru Classé
1996 Clos du Marquis, 2nd Wine of Château Léoville Las Cases
1999 Château Beychevelle, 4th Grand Cru Classé
2008 Sarget de Gruaud Larose
Margaux
1970 Château Boyd-Cantenac
1989 Château Palmer
1989 Château Giscours
2000 Château Belair-Marquis d’Aligre
2003 Château Margaux
2005 Château Margaux
2012 “Vivens”, 2nd Wine of Château Dufort-Vivens
1,050.00
425.00
210.00
92.00
385.00
399.00
250.00
245.00
110.00
205.00
1,125.00
295.00
220.00
1,250.00
2,250.00
105.00
Pessac-Léognan
2002 Château Haut-Brion, 1st Grand Cru Classé
2008 Château Latour-Martillac, Grand Cru Classé
2007 Domaine de Chevalier, Grand Cru Classé
750.00
135.00
145.00
Saint-Émilion
1994 Château Angelus, Grand Cru
1998 Château Monbousquet, Grand Cru
2001 Château Cheval Blanc, 1st Grand Cru Classé “A”
2014 Château Moulin de Lagnet
595.00
265.00
989.00
56.00
Pomerol
1983 Château La Conseillante
2002 Vieux Château Certan
2004 Château Bonalogue
386.00
336.00
115.00
Côtes de Bourg/Castillon/Blaye
2011 Château Falfas
2012 Château Bel-Air la Royère
59.00
88.00
Bordeaux Supérieur
2011 Château Damase
2014 Château Penin “Collection”
2016 Château Terre Rouge
50.00
41.00
36.00
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White Burgundy
Auxerre to Dijon
2015 Saint-Bris “Exogyra Virgula”, Domaine Goisot
51.00
2013 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru “Clos Saint Jean”, Michel Niellon
190.00
2010 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru “Les Marcherelles”, Michel Coutoux 175.00
2010 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru “Les Enceignères”, Etienne Sauzet 185.00
2016 Chablis, Domaine Gerard Tremblay
51.00
2010 Chablis Grand Cru “Les Blanchots”, Domaine François Raveneau 498.00
2010 Santenay, Domaine Michel Caillot
Côte d’Or
2014 Bourgogne Blanc “Galvin”, Domaine Vincent Girardin
2013 Bourgogne Blanc, Domaine Ballot-Millot
2011 Bourgogne Blanc, Domaine Etienne Sauzet
44.00
64.00
72.00
Grands Crus
2003 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru, Château de Puligny
2004 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru, Domaine Paul Pernot
2009 Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru, Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard
316.00
410.00
389.00
2013 Marsannay, Domaine Sylvain Pataille
2013 Hautes-Côtes de Nuits, Domaine Alain Jeanniard
81.00
78.00
2012 Beaune “Clos Saint Désiré”, Domaine Pascal Prunier-Bonheur
2013 Savigny-lès-Beaune, Domaine Simon Bize
92.00
95.00
Côte Chalonnaise
2014 Rully Blanc 1er Cru “Les Cloux”, Domaine Jaeger-Defaix
2014 Rully Blanc 1er Cru “Margotés”, Domaine Paul et Marie Jacqueson
69.00
72.00
2013 Montagny 1er Cru “Les Gouresses”, Domaine Jean-Marc Pillot
77.00
Mâconnais
2015 Pouilly-Fuissé, Domaine du Château de Pierreclos
65.00
2009 Viré-Classé “Selection E. J. Thevenet”, Domaine de la Bongran
90.00
2015 Saint-Véran, Domaine de la Croix Senaillet
49.00
2011 Saint-Romain “La Combe Bazin”, Domaine Pascal Prunier-Bonheur70.00
2013
2012
2012
2008
er
Meursault 1 Cru “Les Charmes”, Domaine René Monnier
Meursault, Domaine Michel Caillot
Meursault “En La Barre”, Domaine Antoine Jobard
Meursault “Tessons”, Domaine Buisson Charles
er
2015 Puligny-Montrachet 1 Cru “Les Folatières”, Chavy-Chouet
2014 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru “Les Folatières”, René Monnier
2013 Puligny-Montrachet, Domaine Michel Coutoux
139.00
105.00
175.00
129.00
145.00
126.00
99.00
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79.00
Red Burgundy
Côte de Nuits
2013 Bourgogne Rouge “Cuvée Pressonnier”, Domaine Joseph Roty
2011 Bourgogne Rouge, Domaine Sylvain Cathiard
83.00
124.00
2012 Marsannay “Les Ouzeloy”, Domaine Joseph Roty
2011 Marsannay “Les Grasses Têtes”, Domaine Sylvain Pataille
125.00
87.00
2013 Fixin “Crais de Chêne”, Domaine René Bouvier
92.00
2010 Gevrey-Chambertin V.V., Domaine Geantet-Pansiot
2010 Gevrey Chambertin, Domaine Drouhin-Laroze
206.00
160.00
2007 Morey-St-Denis 1er Cru “Les Chaffots”, Domaine Hubert Lignier
2005 Morey-St-Denis “Clos Les Sionnières”, Domaine L & A Lignier
255.00
195.00
2012 Chambolle Musigny, Domaine Perrot-Minot
210.00
2011 Vosne-Romanée, Domaine du Clos Frantin, Albert Bichot
2011 Vosne-Romanée, Domaine Sylvain Cathiard
128.00
295.00
2010
2008
2009
2002
1995
220.00
235.00
138.00
320.00
250.00
Nuits-St-Georges, Domaine Sylvain Cathiard
Nuits-St-Georges 1er Cru “Les Didiers”, Domaine Hubert Lignier
Nuits-St-Georges “Aux Saints-Juliens”, Dom. Hubert de Montille
Nuits-St-Georges 1er Cru “Les Chaignots”, Domaine R. Chevillion
Nuits-St-Georges 1er Cru “Les Cailles”, Domaine Robert Chevillion
Grands Crus
2011 Chambertin-Clos de Bèze, Domaine Duroche
1999 Clos de Tart, Domaine Mommessin
1996 Clos Saint Denis, Domaine Dujac
Côte de Beaune
2011 Côte de Beaune Villages, Domaine Lafarge
2008 Pernand-Vergelesses 1 Cru “Les Vergelesses”, Domaine Jean Guiton98.00
2012 Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru “Les Marconnets”, Domaine Simon Bize 124.00
1999 Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru “Les Peuillets”, Domaine Pavelot
149.00
2011 Chorey-lès-Beaune, Domaine Guillame Rouget
149.00
2009 Pommard “Les Chanlins”, Domaine Hubert Lignier
145.00
2006 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru “Clos de la Boudriotte”, D. Ramonet 220.00
2014 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru “Clos de la Maltroie”, D. M. Niellon 148.00
2010 Santenay 1er Cru “Clos Tavannes”, Domaine de la Pousse d'Or
139.00
Grands Crus
2007 Corton-Bressandes Grand Cru, Domaine Jacques Prieur
295.00
Côte Chalonnaise
2014 Rully 1er Cru “Clos du Chapitre”, Domaine Jaeger-Defaix
65.00
Beaujolais
2014 Fleurie, Domaine Julien Sunier
74.00
292.00
899.00
1,500.00
2011 Bonnes-Mares, Domaine Pierre Naigeon
2008 Romanée-Saint-Vivant, Domaine Confuron
324.00
545.00
2001 Échezeaux, Domaine Lamarche
2006 Grands Échezeaux, Domaine Drouhin
385.00
382.00
92.00
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German & Austrian Whites
German & Austrian Reds
Germany
2013 Riesling Spätlese “BranebergerJuffer”, Weingut Willi Haag, Mosel 65.00
Germany
2014 Spätburgunder “CS” Weiler Schlipf, Weingut Claus Schneider
63.00
Austria
2014 St. Laurent, Weingut Johanneshof Reinisch, Thermenregion
2012 Pinot Noir Holzspur Reserve, Johanneshof Reinisch
48.00
110.00
Austria
2015 Grüner Veltliner “Obere Steigen”, Markus Huber, Traisental
2016 Riesling/Grüner Veltliner “Wien.1”, Weingut Pfaffl
48.00
41.00
England Red
2014 Syrah, London Cru
Iberian Whites
Spain
2015 Hondarrabi Zuri, Hiruzta, Getariako Txakoli
2014 Rioja Blanco, Hacienda Ternero
2013 “Miranius”, Cella Credo, Penedès
Portugal
2015 DouRosa Branco, Quinta de la Rosa, Douro
2011 Redoma Reserva, Niepoort, Douro
70.00
Iberian Reds
42.00
49.00
38.00
38.50
110.00
Spain
2011 Linaje Garsea Reserva, Ribera del Duero
2000 Flor de Pingus, Dominio de Pingus, Ribera del Duero
77.00
295.00
2014 Rioja Reserva, Hacienda Ternero
2008 Rioja Gran Reserva, Quasar
2015 Tempranillo, Albizu, Rioja Alavesa
83.00
51.00
20.50
2012 “Ars Nova”, Bodegas Tandem, Navarra
37.00
2010 +7, Bodegas Pinord, Priorat
2010 Balcons, Bodegas Pinord, Priorat
92.00
97.00
Portugal
2013 DouRosa Tinto, Quinta de la Rosa, Douro
2014 Touriga Nacional “Ádega de Pegões”, Pegões, Setúbal
38.50
38.00
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Italian White Wines from North to South
Italian Reds from North to South
Trentino-Alto Adige
2015 Kerner, Abbazia di Novacella
2015 Pinot Grigio, Cantina Terlan
2013 Manzoni Bianco, Maso Furli
2012 Primofiore, Giusepe Quintarelli, Veneto
2010 “La Poja”, Allegrini
160.00
195.00
2011 Amarone della Valpolicella, Roccolo Grassi, Veneto
145.00
2015
2014
2013
2012
2009
2011
2012
2013
Dolcetto D’Alba, G.D Vajra, Piedmont
Barbera d’Asti Superiore “Le Orme”, Michele Chiarlo
Coste della Sessia “Uvaggio”, Proprietà Sperino, Piedmont
Ghemme, Paride Chiovini, Piedmont
“L Franc Bandit”, Proprietà Sperino, Piedmont
Gattinara Riserva, Travaglini, Piedmont
Barolo “Tortoniano”, Michele Chiarlo, Piedmont
Barbaresco “Reyna”, Michele Chiarlo, Piedmont
55.00
45.00
78.00
90.00
199.00
105.00
125.00
95.00
2010
2015
2010
2009
1999
1999
1999
L’Erta “Poggio della Bruna”, Paolo e Lorenzo Marchionni, Tuscany 90.00
Chianti Classico, Castellare, Tuscany
60.00
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, Conti Costanti, Tuscany
295.00
Syrah, Isole e Olena, Tuscany
99.00
Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido, Tuscany
605.00
Lupicaia, Castello del Terriccio, Tuscany
250.00
Solengo, Cantina Argiano, Tuscany
235.00
60.00
57.00
67.00
Piedmont
2011 Gavi “Fornacci di Tassarolo”, Michele Chiarlo
2012 Chardonnay “Bussiador”, Poderi Aldo Conterno
78.00
125.00
Lombardy
2011 Chardonnay “Covento Vigna Santissima Annuciata”, Bellavista
115.00
Emilia-Romagna
2012 Trebbiano “Tera”, Fondo San Giuseppe
56.00
Marche
2015 Verdicchio Classico Superiore, Villa Bucci
2015 Falerio dei Colli Ascolani “Oris”, Ciù Ciù
55.00
37.00
Puglia
2015 Verdeca “Falò”, Cantine San Marzano
30.00
Sicily
2014 Grecanico Dorato, Santa Maria La Nave
68.00
Sardinia
2015 Vermentino di Sardegna “Pariglia”, Attilio Contini
40.00
2012 Negroamaro “Salento”, Cantine San Marzano, Puglia
2013 Primitivo di Manduria “62”, Cantine San Marzano, Puglia
75.00
77.00
2015
2016
2013
2015
27.00
42.50
92.00
44.00
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Nero d’Avola “Ciello Rosso”, Terre Siciliane, Sicily
Nerello Mascalese “Il Passo”, Vigneti Zabu, Sicily
Etna Rosso “Outis”, Vini Biondi, Sicily
Cannonau di Sardegna “Tonaghe”, Attilio Contini, Sardinia
New World Whites
New World Reds
Canada
2011 Chardonnay “Niagara”, Niagara Peninsula, Delaney-Bachelder
105.00
California
2014 Chardonnay, Moobuzz, Monterey County
2014 Chardonnay, Lioco, Sonoma Coast
2012 Chardonnay “Sanford & Benedict”, Sandhi, Santa Rita Hills
53.00
71.00
145.00
California
2013 Pinot Noir, Grace Bridge, Monterrey County & Lodi
2014 Pinot Noir, Kutch, Sonoma Coast
2013 Pinot Noir “San Andreas Fault”, Hirsch Vineyards, Sonoma
2014 Riesling “Kung Fu Girl”, Charles Smith, Columbia Valley, WA
51.50
New Zealand
2014 Wild Sauvignon, Greywacke, Marlborough
2014 Sauvignon Blanc, Meltwater, Marlborough
2014 Pinot Gris, Greywacke, Marlborough
68.00
51.00
57.00
Australia
2010 Chardonnay, Dawson & James, Tasmania
92.00
South Africa
2015 Viognier, Lismore Estate Vineyards, Overberg
2016 Chenin Blanc, Stellenrust, Stellenbosch, South Africa
85.00
37.00
South America
2015 Chardonnay, Bodega Catena Zapata, Mendoza, Argentina
2015 Chardonnay Alta “Historic Rows”, Catena Zapata, Mendoza
50.00
80.00
Rosé
2015 Élegance Rosé, Carteron, Côtes de Provence
33.00
2015 Côtes de Provence “Charmes des Demoiselles”, Des Demoiselles 47.00
New Zealand
2013 Pinot Noir, Corofin, Marlborough
2013 Syrah, Cambridge Road Vineyard, Martinborough
88.00
75.00
Australia
2010 Cabernet Sauvignon “Mentor”, Peter Lehmann, Barossa Valley
2015 Pinot Noir, Innocent Bystander, Yarra Valley
95.00
50.00
South Africa
2015 Syrah, Lismore Estate Vineyards, Overberg
2015 Pinot Noir “Peter Max”, Crystallum, Swartland
2014 Pinotage, Kanonkop, Stellenbosch
2014 Paradisum Crystallum, Swartland
77.00
90.00
295.00
88.00
Argentina
2015 Malbec “Vista Flores”, Bodega Catena Zapata, Mendoza
2011 “Nicolás”, Bodega Catena Zapata, Mendoza
2011 Malbec “Nicasia”, Bodega Catena Zapata, Mendoza
50.00
205.00
150.00
Chile
2014 Cabernet Franc “Lot #52”, Garage Wine Co, Maipo, Chile
71.00
Lebanon
2012 “Altitudes”, Ixsir, Lebanon
57.00
India
2012 Sette, Fratelli Wines, India
58.00
China
Château Changyu Moser XV
MAGNUMS White Wines
2016 Sancerre “Tradition”, Domaine Delaporte, Loire, France
2014 Soave Classico “Calvarino”, Pieropan, Italy
2013 Saint-Aubin 1er Cru “Chatenière”, Hubert Lamy, Burgundy
140.00
140.00
225.00
MAGNUMS Rosé Wines
2014 Chêne Bleu Rosé, VDF du Vaucluse, Rhône, France
150.00
50.00
130.00
115.00
295.00
MAGNUMS Red Wines
2011
2011
2009
2003
1995
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Château Damase, Bordeaux Superieur
Fleurie “La Madone” Vieilles Vignes, Jean-Marc Despres, Burgundy
Latricières-Chambertin Grand Cru, Domaine Duroché
Clos des Cistes, Domaine de la Peyre Rose, Languedoc-Rousillon
Château Léoville Las Cases, 2ème Grand Cru Classé, Bordeaux
105.00
120.00
480.00
525.00
850.00
Sweet White Wines
Sweet Red Wines
Germany
2007 Riesling Auslese “Oberemmeler Hütte”, Von Hövel, Mosel 75cl
1999 Riesling TBA, Weingut Sybille Kuntz
90.00
360.00
Austria
2013 Muskat Ottonel Auslese “Angerhof”, Hans Tschida, 75cl
1994 Welschriesling, Trockenbeerenauslese, Alois Kracher 37.5cl
55.00
146.00
France
2014 Monbazillac “Les Brumes”, Chateau Les Hauts Caillevel, SW, 75cl 63.00
2011 Jurançon “La Magendia”, Domaine Lapeyre, South-West, 75cl
69.50
2010 Château Cyprès de Climens, Barsac, 50cl
85.00
2013 Sauternes, Château Delmond, Bordeaux, 75cl
72.00
1998 Sauternes, Château d’Yquem, Lur Saluces, Bordeaux, 37.5cl
225.00
1999 Sauternes, Château d’Yquem, Lur Saluces, Bordeaux, 75cl
650.00
1975 Sauternes, Château d’Yquem, Lur Saluces, Bordeaux, 75cl
1,750.00
Italy
2014 Moscato d’Asti, Michele Chiarlo, Piedmont, 75cl
39.00
2014 Verduzzo/Riesling Passito “Pass the Cookies!”,Di Leonardo,Veneto47.00
2008 Vin Santo del Chianti Riserva “Podere Casale 1°”, Falchini, 37.5cl 58.00
France
2013 Banyuls “Rimage”, Les Clos de Paulilles, 50cl
31.00
Italy
2014 Brachetto d’Acqui, Contero, Piedmont, 37.5cl
30.00
Australia
NV Pedro Ximenez 30YO, Dandelion Vineyards, Barossa Valley, 37.5cl
49.00
United States
2015 Elysium Black Muscat, Quady Winery, California, 37.5cl
2012 Mourvèdre Late Harvest, Cline Cellars, California, 37.5cl
40.00
70.00
Fortified Wines
France
2013 Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise, Paul Jaboulet Aîné, Rhone, 75cl
50.00
60.00
53.00
40.00
67.00
48.00
57.00
57.00
68.00
Hungary
2009 Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos, Royal Tokaji, 50cl
2006 Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos, Oremus, 50cl
90.00
140.00
Greece
2004 Vinsanto, Gaia, Santorini, 37.5cl
115.00
Spain - Sherry Selection Fino “Tio Pepe”, González Byass, 75cl
Manzanilla “San Leon Pasada”, Herederos de Argueso 75cl
Amontillado “Vina AB”, González Byass, 75cl
Palo Cortado “Apostoles” VORS 30 YO, González Byass, 37.5cl
Moscatel “Dorado”, Bodegas Cesar Florido, 75cl
Oloroso Cream “Matusalem” VORS 30 YO, González Byass, 37.5cl
East India Solera, Emilio Lustau, 75cl
Pedro Ximenez “Nectar”, González Byass, 75cl
115.00
120.00
Portugal - Madeira & Port Madeira “Medium Rich”, Crown Barbeito, 75cl
47.00
33.00
GALVIN 10 YO Tawny, Quinta de la Rosa, 50cl
1996 Colheita, Barros, 75cl
1983 Warre’s, 75cl
69.00
65.00
255.00
South Africa
2013 Grand Constance, Groot Constantia, Hemel-en-Aarde 37.5cl
2008 Vin de Constance, Klein Constantia, Cape of Good Hope, 50cl
Australia
Rutherglen Liqueur de Muscat, Stanton & Killeen, Victoria, 37.5cl
Canada
2013 Icewine “Vidal” Gold, Inniskillin, Niagara Peninsula, 37.5cl
Japan
Umeshu Plum Wine, Umegokochi Dewatsuru, 72cl
155.00
72.00
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EAU DE VIE
Vieux Marc de Bourgogne, Briottet
Poire Williams Grande Réserve, Gilbert Miclo
Poire Williams “Prisonière”, Gilbert Miclo
Glass (50ml)
9.75
8.25
16.50
CAPOVILLA GRAPPA & DISTILLATI
Owner Vittorio Capovilla has chosen to distil his Grappa using small stills that he has
especially built for him by an old German artisan. He has also chosen to use an
artisanal distillation method for his products, via the very high quality bain-marie
method, which employs a discontinuous distilling cycle. This means that at the end
of every boiling cycle of the marc or pomace, the cycle must be interrupted and the
pot emptied and refilled with other new marc or pomace. The discontinuous cycle
still can be of three types (direct fire, bain marie and flowing steam) depending on
the manner by which the pomace or marc is warmed up, and the bain marie method,
though slow and labour-intensive, is particularly famous for extracting aromas and
flavours that are highly refined and intense.
Capovilla is also well known for his use of very low levels of sulphur dioxide, and of
only very ripe fruit grown in high hillside vineyards. Four hectares owned by Capovilla
are officially organically farmed, and the estate has gone out of its way to select old
varieties of plums, pear and peaches (among other fruits) that are now rare but of
very high quality. Capovilla is especially interested in developing Grappa and Eaude-vie that are not just fragrant and perfumed, but also full bodied and rich.
GRAPPA CAPOVILLA
Grape di Amarone
Grappa di Moscato
Distillato di Prugne Selvatiche (Wild Plums)
Glass (50ml)
12.50
14.50
18.50
COGNAC GODET
Glass (50ml)
Godet is a long-running, family owned Cognac house based in La Rochelle, who
can trace their production history back to 1782. The 14th generation of the family
Godet, inherit of a tradition of excellence and a distinguish sense of innovation.
The style precise and elegant, often describe as expertly crafted, well-aged eauxde-vie.
“Epicure” Folle Blanche
Grande Réserve de Famille “Extra Vieille”, Grande Champagne
1970 Petite Champagne
COGNAC
Glass (50ml)
Ragnaud Sabourin Reserve Special “Alliance No20” Grande Champ 15.50
Made from solely from Ugni Blanc and produced in very small quantities, this complex
multilayered Cognac will impress you with notes of balsamic and warm spicy core.
Hine Rare VSOP, Fine Champagne
13.00
A benchmark VSOP. The most delicate of Hine’s cognacs giving fruity aromas and
barley sugar on the nose and a long, mellow taste in the mouth. The average age
of spirit is 10 years old.
Léopold Gourmel “Age de Fruit” 10 Carats
11.50
For Olivier Blanc, the Cognac goes through different stages in his life and one of the
first expressions of this noble spirit is fruit; about 10 years old it shows a rich and
warm nose of ripe fruits and lemon zest with a complex and balanced palate.
Léopold Gourmel “Age de Fleurs” 15 Carats
18.50
For the Cognac lover this is the more elegant and yet deeper example with a complex
nose of lilies and roses is the perfect drink after a nice and rich meal.
Château de Montifaud “Napoleon” 18 YO, Fine Petite Champagne 10.00
A rich smooth Cognac with layers of spices and sandalwood, full bodied with vibrant
dry fruits.
Hine “Antique” XO Premier Cru, Grande Champagne
26.00
Aged for more than 10 years and drawn exclusively from grapes grown in the Grande
Champagne district; the finest cru of the Cognac region. Antique XO Premier Cru is
the flagship first blended by Thomas George Hine in 1920. Spicy and peppery, fruity
and very rich. Cinnamon, nutmeg, and gentle floral - almost lavender aroma.
Ragnaud Sabourin “Florilège”
71.00
Made from Ugni Blanc and Folle Blanche in Grand Champagne. Aged for 45 years
and naturally reduced to 46% abv. Intense, with initial wood tannins, complementing
dried apricot, cedar, winter spices and earthy rancio notes.
15.50
33.00
155.00
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BRANDY
Glass (50ml)
Cardenal Mendoza Solera Gran Reserva, Spain
9.75
The first stage in ageing Cardenal Mendoza is to run the new spirit into special
American oak casks for two years of ageing, then move to PX barrels to gain
complexity and nuttiness. There are aromas of raisins and plums, espresso coffee
and a touch of liquorice on the nose.
CALVADOS
Glass (50ml)
Henry De Querville VSOP, Calvados
9.75
It’s aged for a minimum of 2 years in oak barrels. It has clean aromas of fresh
apples with just a touch of oak. The palate has more fruit, fresh apple flavours
sweetish finish with excellent balance and lengthy finish. Ideal for cocktails or for
use in recipes, it retains its fresh apples flavours.
Adrien Camut “Privilège“ 18 Ans, Calvados du Pays d’Auge
22.00
Established in 1800 the Camut family makes the most stunning Calvados in the
Pays D’Auge. The Calvados is frequently racked to promote oxidation, showing
caramel, baked apple and toffee aromas.
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ARMAGNAC
Glass (50ml)
Baron de Sigognac 10 YO Bas Armagnac
9.75
Mild yet fiery, this 10 years old delivers an exceptional taste; the perfect Balance
between spices and fruits.
Baron de Sigognac 20 YO Bas Armagnac
13.50
Supple with impressions of vanilla and brioche, this powerful elixir has a gentle
liquorice finish.
1962 Darroze Château de Gaube à Perquie Bas Armagnac
61.00
Light chestnut colour with golden tints. The nose is very expressive, almost
pungent. Some oaky and fruity flavours dominate on the palate, the quality of
tannins is exceptional. It gives a lot of finesse to this armagnac from a superb
terroir.
1986 Domaine Boingnéres Bas Armagnac
41.00
Nutty notes come through first, developing into old oak and vegetal rancio richness.
Underneath it all, lively fruit sweetness persists.
1888 Baron de Lustrac Armagnac
395.00
Only the finest eaux de vie from the best terroirs are used in the production of
Lustrac's vintage Armagnacs. The depth of colour and complexity of flavour
increase all the time the spirit is aged in cask. As Armagnac ages it becomes
darker in colour and softer, smoother and more elegant on the palate whilst
aromas and flavours of prunes, fig, honey, butterscotch and rancio development.
Provenance
Fine and rare wines, including Jaboulet La Chapelle, are bought and sold
constantly around the world and can change hands several times and cross
various continents before the contents are enjoyed by the final buyer. The
problem with that is, whereas several previous owners would seriously dent the
value of your car, there is no such thing as a “Log Book” to record the ownership
of wine and work as a check and balance to differences in quality and relative
values.
Therein lies one of the inherent drawbacks of buying wine on the open market you don’t know who and how many owners it has had, and with the global nature
of wine collection, which corners of the earth it has travelled to. Apart from the
obvious dangers of corked wines, temperature variation and exposure to light
are the biggest enemies of these delicate liquids. Who’s to know the wine hasn’t
been stewing on a hot, humid Singapore dock before making its way to Britain?
Thankfully, Galvin La Chapelle’s association with Paul Jaboulet Aîné means there
is no need to fret over the provenance of any of their wines on this list, old and
new, since all the wines have been shipped to the restaurant directly from
Jaboulet’s cellars in Tain Hermitage; enjoying the perfect storage that are so vital
for the older, delicate wines in particular. Once they have arrived at La Chapelle
they are kept in our state of the art temperature controlled wine storage facility,
so you can be certain that your bottle of 1961 remains as true to its character as
the day it was bottled.
Galvin La Chapelle is delighted to announce that it has the biggest list of past
vintages of La Chapelle shipped directly from Jaboulet cellars, seen anywhere in
the world.
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Hermitage La Chapelle Vertical
1961
'Always 100 points, still 100 points. From a vintage with a minuscule crop and great
summer weather through the end of the harvest. Dark at the core, it lightens at the edge
to the color of prune juice. Full-bodied, it lays thick on the palate, with loads of ripe berry,
plum, mineral and game character. Intense and harmonious. Should hold for years; drink
through 2025.' (100 points) WINE SPECTATOR 12/1999
1976
'Deep, dark molasses. Gloriously rich, “vegetal” nose. Musky, meaty - mixture of beef and
lamb! Exotic cinnamon and coffee too. Toffee taste. Great richness. Great plummy fruit. So
soft and melting and yet huge layers of flavour. Forget this vintage of La Chapelle at your
peril. Drink now.'
SERENA SUTCLIFFE, MW 09/2000
1964
'Full, mature colour. A point. Very lovely nose. Ripe, fat, vigorous and very classy. The
fruit is very concentrated. Very succulent. Round and rich and complex. Totally together
and not a hint of age. Full, rich, even more vigorous than the 1966 if not quite as cool and
classy. More structure. A faint touch of astringency. But splendid fruit and concentration.
Splendid class and intensity. Not so long and mellow at the end as the 1966 but another
very fine wine indeed.'
THE VINE, CLIVE COATES, MW 12/1999
1978
'Full colour. Now looking as if, at long least, the wine has finally reached maturity. Very
composed, extremely vigorous, very lovely concentrated, subtle flavours. Real depth and
dimension here. Yes, finally ready. Now à point on the palate. Full-ish. The tannins now well
absorbed. Indeed no hard edges. The wine is very complex, marvellously harmonious and
very, very long on the palate. Sweet finish. Sublime! A splendid wine. A great Hermitage.'
THE VINE CLIVE COATES, MW 12/1999
1966
'From a great vintage, with two months of fine weather that lasted through the harvest.
Full-bodied, balanced and still lively, with richly flavoured plum, blackberry, leather and
smoke notes. Very expressive on the nose, it's more acidic and expressive that the '64,
which is softer and riper. Drink now through 2010.' (94 points)
WINE SPECTATOR 12/1999
1989
'Very good colour. But not as full as either 1988 or 1990. Lovely nose. Fat, rich and ample.
Plenty of substance. Lots of concentration. Not too cooked, which some 1989s are, sadly.
Succulent and full of charm. Full-ish on the palate. Rich and abundant, with very good tannins
and a surprisingly good acidity. This is not as classic as the 1988, nor as monstrously exciting
as the 1990, but it is ripe and flamboyant and balanced and seductive. The most forward of
this brilliant trio of vintages. Very blackberry in flavour. Long and lovely. Very fine.'
THE VINE, CLIVE COATES, MW 12/1999
1967
'Mature but deep colour. Majestic bouquet of utter complexity. Nose of a pot pourri of
flowers. Deep dried apricots. Riveting mocha and raisins. Incredible taste of currants, dried
apricots, tar and cassis. Great wine. So seamless all through. Extraordinary layers of fruit.
The fruit profile is so young. It leaps out of the glass at you and lasts so long in the mouth.
Still great black fruit and yet with maximum aromatic complexity. Startling.'
SERENA SUTCLIFFE, MW 09/2000
1990
'As expected from this ideal vintage, this '90 is sensational. Inky in color and solidly anchored
in its terroir, it springs to life with a symphony of flavours, from mineral to wet earth and
blackberry. Marvellous balance among fruit, acidity and smooth tannins. Drink now through
2025.' (97 points)
WINE SPECTATOR 12/1999
1969
'Mature but deep colour. One of the best bouquets of the whole tasting. Extreme fruity
richness. Quite wonderful scent of great breed. Heady marinated raspberries – perhaps
marinated in La Chapelle ’69! Intense and lingering – totally addictive. Great “vegetation”
and fruit richness on the palate. The tannins are drying but are overlaid with complex
dried fruit flavours of figs and prunes. Fascinating. A very “adult” wine. Great diversity and
individuality of flavour.'
SERENA SUTCLIFFE, MW 09/2000
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