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Champagne Devaux, Grand Réserve, Brut, NV. Glass £6.00 Half Bottle £15.00 Bottle £28.50
A well balanced, dynamic and dry Champagne aged for a minimum of three
years, made exclusively from first pressing of grapes.
Bollinger, NV. £37.50
Medium to full bodied, today considered to be one of the greats. Yeasty
nose and crisp acidity with a rich, full bodied palate.
Louis Roederer, Christal, 1996 £150.00
Created in 1876 for Tsar Alexander II, Christal is one of the most
luscious and deeply flavoured Champagnes available.
Sparkling Wine
Prosecco Spago, NV, Ruggeri, Italy. £17.50
Delicate light wine, with refreshing sparkle. Grapes handled softly to
produce an excellent wine, good aperitif.
Seaview Brut, Bottle fermented, Australia. £17.50
Crisp and dry, with rich, complex fruit and yeast maturation characters.
Leeuwin Estate Brut Sparkling, 1998, Methode Champenoise, Western Australia.
Special Price. £25.00
A one off production and a bit of a rarity. Pinot noir and chardonnay
used to produce this new world ‘Champagne’.
White Wine
La Huerta , Sauvignon Blanc, 2002, Chile. £10.50
The exceptional climate of this region produces a very reasonable
Sauvignon blanc that really tastes grassy and of gooseberries.
Montagne Noire, Foncalieu, Viognier, 2001, Vin de Pays D’oc, France. £13.20
A new wine on our list, we are pleased with this wine ‘our little
Condrieu’. Delicious, showing the better viognier grape qualities.
Van Zylshof Estate, Chenin Blanc, 2002, South Africa. £13.50
Produced on gentle southern facing slopes the Van Zyl family produce
this delicious, coiffable fruity summer wine. New on our list.
Three Choirs 2001, English House Wine, Medium Dry. £13.40
Produced in Newent, Gloucestershire, we are proud to present this round
aromatic medium wine.
Saint Augustine’s Vineyard, Dry Summer, 2002. £13.80
Our other Gloucestershire produced wine, grown in an area of
microclimate - dry and good with shellfish.
Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur Lie, Domaine de la Quilla, France, 2002. £14.80
"The trademark searing acidity has softened a bit. This is a rich
style …crammed full of tangy citrus fruit." Matthew Jukes, Daily Mail.
Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie, Cadonni, Italy, 2001. £16.30
Crisp and fresh, however with extra depth and richness of flavour, goes
well with shellfish.
Villa Estela, Viognier, Mendoza – Escorihuela, Argentina, 2001. £17.00
A new addition to our list. An unusual wine that was earmarked for its
quality. Aromatic white peaches and pears.
Saxenburg Estate, Sauvignon Blanc, Private Collection, 2002, South Africa. £17.30
Very slightly petillant,, delicious example of a young sauvignon blanc,
from the exceptional Stellenbosch region.
Rueda Palacio de Bornos, Verdejo, Castilla de la Vieja. Spain. 2002. £18.20
Using the Verdejo grape is a speciality of the region – Rueda and
is one of Spains best and most interesting wines.
Sablet, Domaine du Boisson, Côtes du Rhône Villages, France, 2001. £21.50
A creamy and almost buttery example of a wine that is produced by family
Bonfils, producing wine over the last five generations.
Redwood Valley, Chardonnay, 2002, Nelson, New Zealand. £22.00
Cool temperature fermentation, partly in oak barriques has given the
ripe fruit characters elegant complexity.
Lost Lake, Chardonnay, 2000, Pemberton, Western Australia. £22.20
A round and elegant wine, barrel fermented. Hunted down by and imported
exclusively by Domaine Direct.
Saint-Véran, Bernard Moray, Burgundy, France, 2001. £23.00
Bernard has worked his magic on a modest appellation , to produce an
outstanding, value for money, rich flavoured wine.
Sancerre, Paul Prieur et Fils, France, 2001. £23.80
Aromatic and fragrant; delicate grassy Sauvignon Blanc fruit. We have
backed Prieur’s Sancerre for many years.
Constantia Uitsig Estate, Semillon Reserve, 2001, Constantia, South Africa. £24.80
From a renowned region, where the conditions for the vine are highly
suitable – cool winters but much needed sun in the summer.
Leeuwin Estate, Art Series Sauvignon Blanc, 2002, Western Australia. £26.00
‘Fresh, smooth but crisp, brilliant with salmon and white fish and
will stand up to spicy flavours.
Dopff au Moulin, Tokay Pinot Gris, Alsace, France, 1999. £29.50
With the ‘roundness’ and power of Pinot Gris, this wine is a
good match for fish. Our, carefully selected, first Alsace on our list.
Santenay, J. M. Boillot, Burgundy, France, 1999. £32.50
Rich, beautifully balanced Chardonnay from an appellation just behind
Meursault. Light nutty flavour, with a long finish.
Saint Aubin 1er Cru, Les Charmois, Bernard Moray, Burgundy, France, 2000. £31.00
Grown close to Montrachet, this Chardonnay has almond and honey taste
and aroma.
Chablis Premier Cru, Les lys, 2000, Domaine Bernard Defaix. £33.00
From a one hectare block of 50 year old vines. Gentle but persistent
aromas of white peach, acacia and hazelnuts.
Puligny Montrachet, Bernard Moray, France, 1999. £42.00
Already delicious with appealing honey aromas and concentrated nutty
flavours. Really suited to fish and lobster.
Dopff, au Moulin, Gewurztraminer, Vendange Tardive, Alsace, France, 1998. £45.00
Delicious, rich
Meursault, Les Tillets, Roulot, 2000. £50.00
Very fresh delicate palate textures marked by hazelnut flavours and a
long sinuous finish. Remarkable finesse due to a longer than usual 18 month élevage.
Corton-Charlmagne Grand Cru, Domaine Michel Juillot, Mercury, France, 1998. £79.50
One of the finest expressions of chardonnay, taut and concentrated.
Lively and balanced with well defined aroma.
Red Wine
La Huerta , Merlot, 2002, Chile. £10.50
A new addition to our list, an easy going and coiffable wine, Great on
its own or with food.
Dulong, Melot, Vin de Pays D’Oc, France 2000. £11.50
Light and round. For fish we feel both this and the La Huerta are
suiting.
Dulong, Cabernet Sauvignon Vin de Pays D’Oc, France 2000. £11.50
Well produced and fruity, with the depth only a French wine this young
could offer.
Réserve Bel Air, Merlot, Vin de Pays D’Oc, France, 2001. £12.75
A smooth, medium bodied wine with good grape character.
Alta Vista, Cosecha Tinto, Malbec/Tempranillo, 2001, Argentina. £13.50
A ‘coiffable’ wine with a great blend of the ‘kings’
of Argentinian grape varieties.
Two Mile Creek, Cabernet Shiraz, 2001, South East Australia. £13.90
Round and fruity, good all round, easy to drink Australian wine.
Côte du Rhône Jean – Luc Colombo, Les Abeilles, 2000, Rhône, France. £15.40
Produced by radical œnologist Colombo, who is introducing much
organic farming methods and when bottling seldom filters his wines. It is fresh and silky,
hints of small red berries. Notes of liquorice and spices prolong the aromas.
Martinez Bujanda, Garnacha Reserva, 1995, Spain. £17.50
A single grape, Garnacha Tinto, gives a distinctive,spicey nose with
velvety texture.
Cousiño Macul, Cabernet Sauvignon, 1999, Antiguas Reservas, Gran Vino, Maipo, Chile.
£18.40
Heavy weight, bold and deep wine, unique character.
Bourgogne, Cuvée Christal, C et C. Maréchal, France, 2000. £22.00
Light enough for fish dishes, lots of Burgundy flavour.
Lost Lake, Pinot Noir, 2000, Pemberton, Australia. £23.00
From the temperate part of Australia that produces 70% of the countries
fine wine, need we say more.
Fleurie, Clos de le Roilette, Domaine Coudert, France, 2001. £24.50
Finely scented, medium bodied, with very perfumed long flavours.
Coudert’s expert signature is legible in this scented cuvee.
Givry 1er Cru, Clos Salomon, 2000, Gardin Perrotto, Burgundy, France. £26.00
Brilliant, light and perfumed pinot noir which goes particularly well
with fish..
Finc Valpiedra, Rioja Reserva, 1996, Spain. £29.00
A single vinyard, estate bottled, joy of this classic area, a great buy,
everything one would want from a Rioja. (Beware sediment.)
Dopff au Moulin, Pinot Noir, 1998, Alsace, France. £29.30
Undeniably Alsaciene in character, delightfully fresh and lively.
Excellent with grilled fish and sautée of scallops.
Château Anthonic, Cru Bourgeois, 1998, Médoc, Bordeaux, France. Magnum. £36.00
Why not indulge in this value for money magnum. Not too heavy a claret.
Château Labegorce Margaux, Bordeaux, 1997. £36.00
Dulong have the knack of finding wonderful wines. We are very proud to
offer this smooth claret.
Nalle, Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley, Zinfandel, California, 1998. £38.00
Talented Doug Nalle makes this world class, velvety and fine textured
wine. Long, rich yet still elegant flavours.
Beaune Vignes-Franches, 1er Cru, Domaine du Château de Chorey, France, 2000. £52.00
From a vintage that is actually drinking beautifully already. Archetypal
aromas of mature pinot noir. Jo’s favourite on the list.
Château Palmer, 1985, Margeaux. Médoc. £120.00
Pure indulgence on our part, offered to us privately, may we share this
classic. Super concentrated tannins, black fruits, Cedar, and complexity. This one has it
all.
Rosé
Miguel Torres, Santa Digna, 2001, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile. £15.20
Very fruity, very round and a superb aperitif. There is more interesting
information on the label of this bottle.
Mas de la Dame, Cuvée Gourmande Rosé, Rhône, 2001, France. £19.00
With spring around the corner we can start to think of drinking this
delicious, light rosé.
Domaine Vigné La0rac, Vin de Pays des Côte du Tarn, France, 2001. £11.70
Extremely well made wine with superb balance, blend of Sauvignon Blanc
and the local Mauzac grape.
Jordan Estate Chenin Blanc, 2002, Stellenbosch, South Africa. £16.00
A powerful wine, full of aromatic fruit perfume. It has a citrus dry
finish and almost creamy texture.
Marsannay Rosé, En Champforey, René Bouvier, Burgundy, France, 2001. £32.00
A superior rosé offering not just fresh flavours but also pinot noir
weight and length. Rose pink: summer fruit aromas featuring redcurrant and rosehip and
fruity flavours.
Leeuwin Estate, Art Series Sauvignon Blanc, 2001, Western Australia. £23.50
‘Fresh, smooth but crisp, brilliant with salmon and white fish and
will stand up to spicy flavours.’
Dulong, Chardonnay, Bordeaux, 2001. £12.80
This six month oak aged wine has excellent richness, good acidity and a
vibrant long finish.
Miguel Torres, Don Miguel, Gewürztraminer – Riesling, (75%/25%) 2002, Chile. £15.50
A full bodied, well-balanced wine, it is recommended to be drunk with
oysters, shellfish and most fish dishes.
Domaine de Lamothe, Vin de Pays de Côte de Gascogne, France, 2000. £10.80
An easy crisp wine with food or on its own. Hint of apples.
Lanson Rosé. N.V. £34.00
Monthelie, Roblet-Monnot Père et Fils, 1999, Burgundy, France. £28.00
Non filtered, a juicy Pinot Noir. Round tannins with ripe fresh damson
fruit.
Miguel Torres, Santa Digna, Sauvignon Blanc, Chile 2001. £15.50
The palate of this wine is silky and intense, great wine, huge on the
tropical fruit flavour.
Andrew Hurley, Semillon Chardonnay, 2000, South East Australia. £13.25
A full wine but not too overpowering, 60% Semillon, 40% Chardonnay.
Art Series Riesling, 2000, Western Australia. £17.75
‘This is a classy wine at a bargain price. The nose is bold and
makes a statement about ripe fruit and blossom with heavy nectar.’
Marquis D’Alban, Bordeaux Supérieur, France, 1998. £14.80
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc are blended to produce
this well-balanced, light in tannin wine.
Pata Negra Gran Reserva, 1992, Spain. £17.50
Tempranillo grape, grown in the heat of the Valdepeñas. Produces a
grape lower in tannins to produce a soft but complex wine.
Willow Bridge Sauvignon Blanc Reserve, 2000. £19.00
The richness of this fragrant wine hides the fact that it is dry.
This wine is particularly suited to shellfish.
‘Siblings’, Sauvignon Semillon, 2000, Margaret River, Australia. £18.50
The classic, likeable, Australian blend is laden with nettle and mineral
aromas, offering harmony and texture on the palate.
Rebelle, Cuvée no. 7. France. £18.60
‘Rebelle’ is Ricard Etchats’ rebellion against the Bordeaux
system. He buys small parcels of grapes from top.
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