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Wine List

 
     
 

Below is a full listing of our available fine wines complete with descriptions and recommendations.

This website is updated on a regular basis, however information may vary by the time you visit the restaurant. To confirm menu content and prices please call the restaurant on 01737 241966.

* Highly Recommended
The recommendations are only meant as a guide.
Taste is subjective and the final choice is yours.
(Our prices are inclusive of VAT)

Bordeaux Rouges
Bottle
Glass

(1) Château Gazin (C.B. 2004)£24.00
AppellationCanon-Fronsac Controlée (12,5%)

Georges-Antoine Robert is growing Malbec, Merlot and
Cabernet Franc, and makes this full bodied red wine.
Notes of black fruit and black berries. Round & smooth.

Recommended with:  Game & wild boar

£24.00

 

(2) Château Peyredoulle Maine Criquau (C.B. 2002)
Appellation 1ere Côtes de Blaye Controlée (12,5%)

Red made with a high proportion of Merlot grown on limestone with notes of black cherries & tobacco.  Full & voluptuous.on the palate.

Recommended with: Entrecote & Venison


£27.00

 

*(3) Château La Claymore (C.B. 2003)
Appellation Lussac Saint-Emilion Controlée (12.5%)

Soft, with attractive aromas of pine that give a mellow glow to the fruit. Wonderful length and breadth.

Recommended with: Pheasant, Duck


£29.00

 

*(4) Château de Gaillat (C.B. 2000)
Appellation Graves Controlée. (12,5%)       

Supple and fruity bouquet with flowery and vanilla aromas
from a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Côt grapes. Lovely wine!

Recommended with: Roast lamb & Veal kidneys


£35.00

 

*(5) Château des Templiers (C.B. 2004)  
Appellation Lalande de Pomerol Controlée (13%)

Supple and velvety red wine with clean ripe red fruits
and violet, beautifully integrated ripe tannins. Made predominantly from Merlot grapes.

Recommended with: Oxtail & Game


£40.00

 

(6) Château Clauzet (C.B. 2002)
Appellation Saint Estèphe Controlée. (12,5%)      

Harmonious, lush and blackcurrant nose. Rich, rounded, plump and forward. Good concentration with some welcome spice to balance the fruit, made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot .

Recommended with: Entrecote & Rack of lamb


£49.00
 

(7) Château Ségla (C.B. 2001)
Appellation Margaux Controlée (12,5%)

This is the very good second wine of Rauzan-Segla.
Elegant with mineral, stony, floral and aromatic fruit showing great suppleness. The tannins are partially integrated giving it a rounded and stylish finish. A lovely wine!   

Recommended with: Tournedos, lamb


£69.00

 

(8) Château Cos d'Estournel (C.B. 1988)
Appellation Saint Estéphe Controlée 2ème Grand Cru (12,5%)

The most refined St Estephe and possibly one of the best red wine of the Medoc. Eloquent bouquet, harmonious and elegant tannins. Exceptional Character.

Recommended with: Fillet steak, lamb


£185.00

 

*(9) Château Palmer (C.B. 1988)
Appellation Margaux Controlée. 3ème Grand Cru

The most celebrated wine from this appellation. Round, warm and harmonious. Intense and complex with vanilla and mature red fruit aromas. Splendid nectar full of life. Sublime Margaux!

Recommended with: Goose, Roast Beef & Lamb

£195.00
 

Bordeaux Blanc
Bottle
Glass

(10) Château Lamothe Vincent (2006)
Appellation Bordeaux Controlée. (12,5%)

Oak aged and fermented on its lees, this wine will please
lovers of elegant and vibrant aromas, ranging from peach
and citrus to exotic fruit and brioche. A long and refreshing finale reveals every aspect of the noble Sauvignon grape.

Recommended with: Tuna, Sordfish & Seafood in sauce


£22.50

 

*(11) Château Tour de Gendres (2006)
Appellation Bergerac Controlée (14%)

Matured on lees, this superb and rich white wine is a creamy Sémillon with aroma of peaches and melon and a nip of acidity in the finish.

Recommended with: Cod and Hake


£24.50

 

*(12) Château d'Archambeau (2002)
Appellation Graves Controlée (12.5%)

A delicious fruity dry white full of positive, penetrating flavours having been fermented and aged in oak barrels. From a blend of Semillon & Sauvignon.

Recommended with: Crab and Brill

£24.50

 


Bourgognes Blanc
Bottle
Glass

*(13) Bourgogne Aligoté (2006)
Appellation Aligoté Controlée. Mis Goisot (12,5%)

Dispel any memories of thin acidic Aligote with this excellent version, silky on the tongue and packed with young luscious fruit.

Recommended with: Turkey, Mussels & Oysters.


£24.00

 

(14) Sauvignon de St Bris (2005)
Appellation Saint Bris Controlée (12.5%)

Fresh and thirst quenching white wine with a slightly smoky flavour. Gold Medal, Paris 2000.

Recommended with: Cod & Lemon Sole.


£28.00

 

(15) Macon Fuissé, Domaine Thibert (2006)
Appellation Macon Fuissé Controlée (13%)

Spicy nose showing hints of yellow plums and mineral carried through to the palate which has notes of white plum. Well balanced and elegant style.

Recommended with: Shellfish & Monkfish


£31.00

 

(16) Givry Blanc 1er Cru Les Grandes Vignes (2005)
Appellation Givry 1er Cru Controlée. Mis Parize (13%)

Good healthy open nose. Palate is surprisingly fruity and intense with excellent purity and length.  Ample and concentrated Chardonnay with a nice oak finish.

 Recommended with: Crab & Pork

£35.00

 

(17) Santenay Blanc Sous la Roche (2003) 
Appellation Santenay Controlée. Mis Y Girardin (13%)

Rich, dry Chardonnay with racy purity offering freshness and vigour  with notes of hazelnut and violet flavours. Lovely wine.    

Recommended with: Crayfish, Chicken & Goat Cheese
£45.00
 

(18) Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot (2005)
Appellation Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Controlée (13%)

Domaine Bachey-Legros produce a rich and powerful Chardonnay from vieilles vignes. Dry, firm, velvety and fruity with aromatic finesse.

Recommended with: Turbot, Sweetbread, Roast Veal

£75.00

 


Bourgogne Rouge
Bottle
Glass

(19) Givry Rouge,"Vieilles Vignes" (2006)
Appellation Givry Controlée. (13%)

Henry IV favourite Pinot Noir. Particular character Combining lightness with a chewy, mouth filling quality.

Recommended with: Partridge & Guinea-fowl


£29.00

 

(20) Marsannay, Les Champs Salomon (2004)
Appellation Marsannay Controlée.Mis Bart (13%)

A good medium structured Pinot Noir with sweet currant, plum fruit black cherry & hints of cinnamon, ginger & candied oranges.

Recommended with: Beef & Venison


£35.00
 

(21) Maranges 1er Cru Fussière (2004)
Appellation Maranges 1er Cru Controlée. (13%)

Pinot Noir that delivers finesse & depth with aromas of red cherries and berries combined with truffles and earth notes and a touch of spice.

Recommended with: Pigeon & Duck

£44.00

 

(22) Beaune 1er Cru (2001) 
Appellation Beaune 1er Cru Controlée. Mis L Jadot (13%)

Some older pinot noir vines give this wine added power, complexity and enhance the smooth raspberry aromas before delivering an intense rich finish.

Recommended with: Beef & Venison

£52.00

 

(23) Morey Saint Denis, Dom. Hubert Lignier (1999)
Appellation Morey Saint Denis Controlée (13%).

The palate is very well textured with black cherry & note of redcurrant, off setting dense fruit and very good acidity. Lively Pinot Noir with alluring quality, the wine is nevertheless vigorous with a powerful bouquet.

Recommended with: Leg of lamb & Duck

£69.00

 

(24)Volnay 1er Cru (2003)
Appellation Volnay 1er Cru Controlée. (13,5%)       

Perhaps the most elegant Pinot Noir of the Côte de Beaune. Delicate, gentle, supple and rounded with a particularly fine aroma. Simply superb!

Recommended with: Hare & Pigeon.

£95.00

 

Beaujolais
Bottle
Glass

(25) Chénas, Cuvée Jean Michel (2005)
Appellation Chénas Controlée. (12.5%)

“Chénas is a spray of flowers in a velvet basket”. A warm, voluptuous and tender Gamay with an attractive bouquet. A frequently encountered aroma is reminiscent of peony.

Recommended with: Pot au Feu & Rabbit Casserole.

£28.00

 

(26) Chiroubles (2006)
Appellation Chiroubles Controlée. (13%)

The most feminine of the Cru beaujolais. Lively and fruity red wine, with delicate floral scents as well as Blackcurrant, peach and a touch of cocoa. An excellent Gamay from an excellent producer.

Recommended with: Bleu des Causses & Boeuf Bourguignon.


£29.50

 

(27) Moulin à Vent, l'Eolienne (2006)
Appellation Moulin à Vent Controlée. Mis P. Ferraud (12,5%)

The "biggest"wine of the Beaujolais. Powerful and meaty. Harmonious aromas, with hints of cherry, redcurrant, iris and rose.

Recommended with: Rabbit & Braised Wild Boar.

£33.00

 


Rhône Blanc
Bottle
Glass

*(28) Saint Joseph La Cabriole (2006)
Appellation Saint Joseph Controlée. Mis Montez (13%)

White wine made from the Marsanne grape with floral & honeyed aroma. Supple yet full.  A veritable gem!

Recommended with: Monkfish & Red Mullet.

£35.00
 

Rhône Rouge
Bottle
Glass

(29) Lirac, Château d’Aqueria Rouge (2004)
Appellation Lirac Controlée. (13.5%)

A blend of Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre and Cinsault producing these delicate flavours of red & black fruits & spices. Rich & generous, yet elegant & supple with a finish of herbs and plum skins.

Recommended with: Turkey, Pigeon & Duck

£29.00

 

(30) Saint Joseph, Le Grand Pompée (2004)
Appellation Saint Joseph Controlée. P Jaboulet Ainée (13%)

Made of Syrah; rich & concentrated nose of very ripe red fruits, sweet spices & final liquorice notes. Harmonious & frank with rounded tannins.

Recommended with:  Turkey breast & Veal


£40.00

 

(31) Gigondas, Cécile Chassagne (2003)
Appellation Gigondas Controlée (13,5%)

Powerful and well balanced red wine dominated by scents of spices. Made mainly with Grenache and a small amount of Cinsaut and Syrah.

Recommended with:  Veal Kidneys & Saddle of Lamb.

£45.00

 


Sud de la France
Bottle
Glass

(32) Château Miraval Blanc (2005)          
Appellation Côteaux Varois Controlée (13%)

Strong citrus flavors with a slight almond aftertaste; An exquisitely balanced wine with long-lasting aromas. Made 95% Rolle, 5% Grenache blanc.  Delightful!

Recommended with: Sea bream & Seabass

£30.00

 

(33) Carte Noire Rosé (2006)
Appellation Côtes de Provence Controlée (12.5%)

Rose blend from the vignerons de Saint Tropez with a complex nose of geranium gives way to deliver raspberry fruits and a tangy finish.

Recommended with: Smoked ham & Squid


£25.00

 

(34) Château Lauret, Pic Saint Loup (2003)
Appellation Côteaux du Languedoc Controlée (12,5%)

Syrah and Grenache blend matured in oak for a minimum of Twelve months. Vanilla, spices and red fruit aromas on the palate. Red wine of great character and elegance.

Recommended with: Coq au vin  & Lamb casserole.

£30.00

 

(35) Château Miraval Rouge (2004)
Appellation Côtes de Provence Controlée. (13%) 

A smooth, full-bodied wine made from Syrah, Grenache Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon. Complex flavors of spices and red fruits; Generous bouquet with a well developed taste.

Recommended with: Roast Lamb & Cheese.
£35.00
 

Loire Blanc
Bottle
Glass

(36) Muscadet Côtes de Grandlieu Sur Lie (2006)
Appellation Muscadet Controlée. Clos de la Fine (12%)

Wonderful rich, succulent fruit nose – brimming with soft elegant flavours on the palate. Subtle and velvety with not a hint of aggression.

Recommended with:  Mussels, Scallops & Hake.

£20.00

 

(37) Sauvignon de Touraine, Le Haut Perron (2006)
Appellation Sauvignon de Touraine Controlée. (12,5%)

Delicate Sauvignon with aromas of white flowers, passion fruit and grapefruit. Intensely refreshing. Mis Guy Allion.

Recommended with: Asparagus, seafood & Goat cheese.
£20.00
 

(38) Chinon, les Chanteaux (2006) 
Appellation Chinon Controlée (12,5%)Mis Couly-Dutheil

Elegant & feminine dry Chenin with light fruit, very clean & attractive bouquet with mineral notes & citrus aromas. Lovely white!

Recommended with: Turbot & Zander


£26.00

 

(39) Vouvray Demi Sec, Château Gaudrelle (2005)
Appellation Vouvray Controlée.Mis A Monmousseau (12.5%)

This is no ordinary Vouvray, it is really fine, delicious and most impressive.  Made from Chenin grapes characterised by aromatic suggestions of quince.  Soft elegant and very stylish white wine.

Recommended with: Pâté de Foie Gras & Fresh Goats Cheese.

£28.00

 

*(40) Pouilly Fumé, Domaine H. Bourgeois (2006)
Appellation Pouilly Fumé Controlée. Mis Bourgeois (12,5%)

Elegant sauvignon blanc with fine balance. Very aromatic,
with clean fruit note, the wine is richly flavoured and very fresh.

Recommended with: Smoked Salmon & Red Mullet.

£32.00

 


Loire Rouge
Bottle
Glass

(41) Bourgueil, Cuvée les Vingt Lieux Dits (2005)
Appellation Bourgueil Controlée.(13%)

Made from organic Cabernet Franc grapes, the red fruits dominate & provide a delicious, tender, fresh, tonic red wine.

Recommended with: Rabbit & Duck .


£24.00

 


Alsace
Bottle
Glass

(42) Pinot Blanc Réserve (2004)
Appellation Pinot Blanc d'Alsace Controlée. Mis A Seltz (12%)

Dry white wine, delicately musky, with a fullness of body in unison with its seductive aromatic richness.

Recommended with: Asparagus, Mussels & Carp


£26.00

 

(43) Riesling, Les Princes Abbés (2004)
Appellation Pinot Blanc d’Alsace Controlée. Mis A Seltz (12%)

Elegant Riesling with a dry character which harmonises its bouquet ofdelicate fruit with its acidic level.  Definitely underrated.

Recommended with: Shellfish, Snails & Chicken


£28.00

 

(44) Gewürztraminer Reserve (2004)
Appellation Gewurztraminerr Controlée. Mis Willm (12%)

Marvellous white wine, with a sweet spiciness and very perfume. Very distinctive with floral undertone and grapefruit aroma.

Recommended with: Scallops & Leek tart

£32.00

 


House Wine
Bottle
Glass

Sparkling Wine
Bottle
Glass

*(45) Crémant de Bourgogne, la Bailli Réserve (2004)
Appellation Crémant de Bourgogne Controlée. (12%)

Dry sparkling wine of remarkable finesse and outstanding quality.

£27.00

 


Champagne
Bottle
Glass

*(46) Charbaut, Blanc de Blancs (N.V.)

Light, elegant Champagne with full flavours made from 100% Chardonnay grapes.


£42.00

 

*(47) Guy Charbaut Brut (N.V)

Charbaut benchmark Champagne, pleasantly dry but with good fruit


£46.00

 

(48) Duval-Leroy Demi-Sec (N.V.)

  Medium dry Champagne, dried fruit, honey and vanilla aromas

£49.00

 

(49) Lenoble Rosé (2002)

  Very fruity and fresh pink champagne to enjoy at any time!.
£55.00
 

* (50) Ruinart Rosé (N.V.)

Round, supple pink Champagne

£69.00

 

(51) Mailly, Cuvée l’Intemporelle (2002)

This is ecstasy in a bottle. Fresh, ample and harmonious.
A champagne of precision expressing the perfect elegance.

£89.00

 

Eaux Minérales
Bottle
Glass

Half Bottles White
Half Bottle
Glass

* (52) Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie (2005)
Appellation Muscadet Controlée. Dom. des Herbauges (12%)


£11.00

 

* (53) Pouilly Fumé, Domaine Les Berthiers (2005)
Appellation Pouilly Fumé Controlée. Mis Dagueneau (12,5%)


£18.50

 

* (54) Montagny sur le Cloux (2005)
Appellation Montagny Controlée. Mis A.Roy (12,5%)
£19.50
 

Half Bottles Red
Half Bottle
Glass

* (55) Château La Claymore (C.B. 2004)
Appellation Lussac Saint-Emilion Controlée (12.5%)


£17.50

 
* (56) Crozes Hermitage Rouge, Les Pierrelles (2005)
Appellation Crozes Hermitage Controlée. (12,5%)

£18.50
 
* (57) Chassagne Montrachet, Vieilles Vignes (2005)
Appellation Chassagnes Montrachet Controlée (13%)
£27.00
 

Half Bottles Champagne
Half Bottle
Glass

* (58) Guy Charbaut Brut (N.V)

Charbaut benchmark Champagne, pleasantly dry but with good fruit


£24.50

 

(59) Duval-Leroy Lady Rose  Rosé (N.V)   

Pink Champagne made from Pinot Noir Delicate red fruits aroma  .(12%)

£32.00
 

Argentina
Bottle
Glass

*(60) Chenin Blanc-Torrontes (2007)
Villavieja Mendoza Region (13%)

Light bodied, clean, crisp and fresh with tropical fruit aromas and a touch of herbs. Delicious!.

Recommended with: Shellfish & Pork


£19.50

 

*(61) Weinert Malbec (2003)
Bodega Y Cavas Weinart, Mendoza (13,5%)

Rich, yet elegant – An Argentine Malbec of notable class. Textured and long on the finish. Good structure and great character.

Recommended with: Chicken & Beef.

£25.00

 


Australia
Bottle
Glass

*(62) Simon Hackett - Chardonnay (2006)
Screw cap. Barossa Valley (13,5%)

Rich and wonderful depth in tropical fruit flavours with a light oak maceration which give this white a complex character.

Recommended with: Veal & Chicken.


£23.50

 

*(63) Simon Hackett - Shiraz (2004) 
McLaren Vale (13,5%)

Classical red showing warmth and consistent flavours.
Soft with firm tannins with peppers and spicy aromas.

Recommended with: Beef Casserole & Venison.

£25.50

 


California
Bottle
Glass

*(64) Malvasia Bianca (2005)
Screw cap. Ca’ del Sol (13,5%)

Exotic aromas with scent of jasmine, lime and lichee, yet a dry-ish finish on the palate. A very feminine white wine.

Recommended with: Seafood & smoked duck

£29.50

 

*(65) Zinfandel (2004)
Wente Vineyards, Livermore (13%)

A grape particular to California with ripe fruit, spicy & jammy finish.

Recommended with: Venison & Duck confit.

£25.00

 


Canada
Bottle
Glass

Chile
Bottle
Glass

(66) Secreto Viognier (2006)
Colchagua Valley (12,5%)

The first approach displays notes of ripe quince & pear followed by layers of papaya & lemon Meringue, imparting impressive structure & length.

Recommended with: Turbot & marinated salmon.


£21.00

 

(67) Carmenère Ventisquero Reserva (2004)
Maipo Valley- (14%)

Excellent carmenere with aromas of plums, spices & hints of chocolate & vanilla. Great structure, robust & full bodied.

Recommended with: Roast beef & Venison


£24.00
 

Spain
Bottle
Glass

New Zealand
Bottle
Glass

(68) Wairau River Sauvignon Blanc (2006)
Malborough – Mis Allan McWilliams (13%)

Expressive aromas of gooseberry and passion fruit that epitomize classic New Zealand Sauvignon. Refine and elegant with great length.

Recommended with: Turbot & Scallops.


£27.50

 

(69)Stoneburn Pinot Noir (2006)
Screw cap. Malborough (13,5%)

Fragrant with a rich bouquet of raspberry fruit with soft silky tannins which lead into a balanced finish.

Recommended with: Sauté de Veau & Roast Duck .

£24.00

 

South Africa
Bottle
Glass

(70) Kanu Chenin Blanc (2006)
Stellenbosch (12,5%)

A remarkable fragrant white with notes of flowering honeysuckle and pear tree blossoms which demonstrates the sheer quality of the Chenin.

Recommended with: Pike, Zander & Trout

£21.50

 

(71) Laibach Merlot (2005)
Simonsberg - Stellenbosh (14%)

Matured in small French barrels for twelve months. Intense, concentrated and beautiffuly balanced.

Recommended with: Lamb & Duck Confit

£24.50

 


 
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