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WINE LIST 20192020

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Price List - March 2020 Merchant Vintners are one of Jersey’s largest and most successful importers and distributors of fine wines. We supply hotels, restaurants and private customers throughout Jersey, delivering by our own transport from offices and warehouse based at Clare Street, St Helier. If we are not already doing so, may we be of service to you? There is an answer phone service operating when the office is closed. Our customers are most welcome to visit us at Clare Street to discuss their particular requirements, preferably by appointment if possible. Comments and suggestions regarding the wines we stock are always helpful. CONDITIONS OF SALE This list, effective from 2nd March 2020, cancels all previous lists. All wines are offered subject to availability E & OE and orders are accepted at the discretion of Randalls Limited. PRICES All quotations are subject to goods being available and may be altered or cancelled without prior notice. Goods will be invoiced at the prices ruling on the date of delivery. All prices are exclusive of GST. PAYMENT TERMS NETT MONTHLY – Settlement of accounts is required by 30th day of the succeeding month following the date of Invoice and we reserve the right to charge interest of 2% per month on overdue accounts. CLAIMS All goods should be examined upon receipt, and any loss reported to the Company within three days, otherwise no claim will be entertained. TITLE Ownership of the goods to be supplied shall remain the property of Randalls Limited until the buyer has paid in full all monies outstanding to the Company. RETURNS If for any reason, other than a justified quality complaint, goods have to be returned, the labels, capsule and bottle have to be in perfect condition to be accepted. Vintage must be the one currently selling. STOCK HOLDING Some products are held in small quantities, therefore stock and vintage may not always be available. Should quantities be required for a specific date, then please advise in good time, allowing stock to be reserved or ordered. INVOICES & STATEMENTS To encourage our commitment to the environment, invoices and statements are available via e-mail, and orders can be placed by e-mail: [email protected] or Tel: 01534 836748

Contents PAGE ALSACE 6 ARGENTINA 32, 33 AUSTRIA 18 AUSTRALIA 27, 28 BORDEAUX WHITE 7 BORDEAUX RED 7, 8, 9 BURGUNDY WHITE 10, 11, 12 BURGUNDY RED 12, 13 CHAMPAGNE 1, 2 CHILE 30, 31 ENGLAND 3 FRENCH COUNTRY WINES 16, 17, 18 GERMANY 18 GREECE 25 HUNGARY 38 INDIA 37 INEXPENSIVE WINES 39 ITALY 19, 20, 21 LEBANON 25 LOIRE 4, 5 MAGNUMS & LARGER FORMATS 37, 38 MOLDOVA 25 NEW ZEALAND 29 PORTUGAL 25 QUARTER BOTTLES 39 REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA 25 RHONE & SOUTHERN FRANCE 14, 15, 16 SOUTH AFRICA 33, 34, 35, 36 SPAIN 22, 23, 24 SPARKLING 3 SWEET WINES 38 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 26 (S) DENOTES SCREWCAP CLOSURE

1 All prices are exclusive of GST

Champagne

LOUIS ROEDERER, founded in the 18th century, remains family owned, a proud claim becoming increasingly rare in these days of financial wheeling and dealing in the world of Champagne. Combined with extensive vineyard holdings providing most of their production needs, the large reserves of

wines stored in oak are very much a feature of their thermostatically controlled cellars, ensuring the ability to offer a remarkably consistent high standard of quality.

POL ROGER, founded in the 1849 and now owns 87 hectares of vineyards on prime sites in the Epernay Valley and on the Cotes des Blancs. Great

Britain is, and always has been, the premier export market for Champagne Pol Roger: a tradition dating back to the 1860's. This supply is supplemented by grapes purchased on long-term contracts with growers based on the best sites in the region. Total production at Pol Roger is in the region of 1.5

million bottles per annum, making them one of the smaller of the Grandes Marques. The cellars extend some 7 kilometres beneath the streets of Epernay and are carved out of the local chalk over three levels. They are amongst the coolest and deepest in the region, a factor which contributes to

the famously fine bubbles in Pol Roger's champagnes.

BRUNO PAILLARD, was born in Reims in 1953. His lineage of brokers and growers in the two Grands Crus villages of Bouzy and Verzenay dates back to 1704. After 3 years of working, improving his know how, he finally reaches the style of his dreams. 1994, Bruno Paillard purchases his first vineyards; 3

hectares in Oger, a beautiful Grand Cru of the Cote des Blancs. Now, the vineyards of the house cover 26 hectares.

BARON-FUENTE hail from Charly sur Marne, in the west of Champagne and were founded in the 17th century as the Baron family. Dolores Fuente is the daughter of Spanish immigrants. Gabriel Baron and Dolores Fuente met at the local dance hall. In 1961, at the occasion of his marriage to Dolores, Gabriel Baron was given 1 hectare of vineyards by his father. In 1967, as a symbol of their union, Gabriel Baron and Dolores Fuente founded the house

Baron-Fuente. The first bottles were produced and sold directly from the house. Since then, the company kept on developing year after year. In 1982, their daughter Sophie joined Gabriel and Dolores and started working with her parents. In 1992, their son Ignace also joined the still growing family house, which owns by then already 13 hectare of vineyards. Today, Champagne Baron-Fuente is the owner of 38 hectare of vineyards and is still

family owned.


Champagne Non-Vintage ABV Vintage Magnum Bottle ½ Bottle CHARLES CHEVALIER, Brut d'Honneur, Brut 12.5% N.V. 20.40 BARON-FUENTE, La Revelation, Brut 12.5% N.V. 21.20 PIERRE FLEURET, Reserve Speciale, Brut 12% N.V. 24.50 BRUNO PAILLARD, Premiere Cuvee, Brut 12% N.V. 63.75 30.75 16.55 POL ROGER, Reserve, Brut 12.5% N.V. 66.00 32.25 19.25 POL ROGER, Rich (Demi-Sec) 12.5% N.V. 32.25 LOUIS ROEDERER, Brut Premier 12% N.V. 73.00 33.75 17.75 LOUIS ROEDERER, Carte Blanche (Demi-Sec) 12% N.V. 33.75 LAURENT PERRIER, Brut 12% N.V. 37.75 POL ROGER, 'Pure' (Limited availability) 12.5% N.V. 38.45 MOET & CHANDON, Brut Imperial 12% N.V. 41.75 VEUVE CLICQUOT, Brut 12% N.V. 47.75 BRUNO PAILLARD, Dosage: Zero (NEW) 12% N.V. 42.50 BOLLINGER, Special Cuvee Brut 12% N.V. 49.50 BRUNO PAILLARD, Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru (NEW) 12% N.V. 55.00

Vintage LOUIS ROEDERER, Vintage Brut 12% 2012 44.00 POL ROGER, Vintage Brut 12.5% 2012 45.00 LOUIS ROEDERER, Philippe Starck, Brut Nature (Limited availability) 12% 2009 49.50 POL ROGER, Blanc de Blancs 12.5% 2009 53.75

Rose CHARLES CHEVALIER, Brut d'Honneur, Rose Brut 12.5% N.V. 23.50 BRUNO PAILLARD, Rose Premiere Cuvee, Brut 12% N.V. 79.90 38.75 20.55 LOUIS ROEDERER, Rose Brut (Limited availability) 12% 2009/11 91.50 44.00 POL ROGER, Rose Vintage Brut (Limited availability) 12.5% 2009/12 49.95 MOET & CHANDON, Brut Rose 12% N.V. 51.50 LAURENT PERRIER, Cuvee Rose Brut 12% N.V. 59.95 ‘CRISTAL’ ROSE, Louis Roederer (Very limited availability) 12% 2009 295.00

Superior Cuvees ‘SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL’, Brut, Pol Roger 12.5% 2008 116.50 BRUNO PAILLARD, Nec Plus Ultra (NEW) 12% 2002 135.00 ‘CRISTAL’ Brut, Louis Roederer (Limited availability) 12% 2007/08 298.00 145.00 ‘DOM PERIGNON’, Moet & Chandon 12.5% 2009 157.50

Larger Sizes Jeroboam (4 bottles) Methuselah (8 bottles) POL ROGER, Reserve, Brut N.V. 12.5% 168.50 335.00


Sparkling Wines France ABV Vintage Bottle CREMANT DE BOURGOGNE, Blanc de Blancs, Methode Traditionnelle 11.5% N.V. 9.80 Produced using the Methode Traditionnelle (Champagne method) and is 100% Chardonnay. Shiny pale gold colour, with delicate and regular bubbles. Subtle and well balanced a real treat for wine lovers! CREMANT DE BOURGOGNE ROSE, Methode Traditionnelle 11.5% N.V. 9.80 A blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Gamay from hand harvested grapes. Also using Methode Traditionnelle production and maturation is carried out for 12 months in order to get an optimum freshness. Clear and shiny pink, fresh and intense notes of red fruits. ENTRACTE BRUT NATURE, Domaine Tariquet (NEW) 10.5% 2018 10.20 Entirely produced from Domaine Tariquet. A blend of Chenin and Chardonnay. The fine bubbles are naturally issued from a second fermentation in closed tanks, based on the Charmat method. Fine, refreshing, light and full of freshness.

Italy ROSE, Le Dolci Colline, Brut 11.5% N.V. 5.60 A delicate pink sparkling rose with strawberry and raspberry aromas and soft berry characters on the palate. PROSECCO, Le Dolci Colline, Brut 11.5% N.V. 6.80 The perfect fizz to add a touch of sparkle to an otherwise ordinary day. ROSE, Il Caggio 11% N.V. 7.25 Aromas of raspberry, strawberry and floral notes. Dry, soft and well- balanced with a lingering finish. PROSECCO, “Lunetta”, Cavit 11% N.V. 7.28 Produced exclusively from Glera grapes cultivated in the Veneto region, in the hills of Treviso, between the river Piave and the Prealps. A deliciously light and fruity Prosecco with hints of apple and peach on the nose and a fresh, softly sparkling palate. Perfect aperitif or celebration wine. LUNETTA ROSE, Cavit 11.5% N.V. 7.28 A blend of Chardonnay, Merlot & local indigenous grape Teroldego. Clean, fresh & fruity. 'JULIET' ROSE, Colle Vicenti, Brut 11.5% N.V. 7.35 Delicate pink in colour with lovely red berry flavours and fine bubbles. PROSECCO, Il Caggio, Brut 11% N.V. 7.42 A smooth mousse with subtle apple and pear fruit flavours. 'ROMEO' PROSECCO, Colle Vicenti, Brut 11% N.V. 7.50 Intense and fruity with a rich scent of apple, lemon and grapefruit. Pleasant acidity, fresh flavour, full-bodied with harmonious taste. Spain MAS MACIA, Brut Cava 12% N.V. 8.35 Jordi and Josep Casanovas’ beautiful 60-hectare estate has been bottling Cava since 1936. Recently the family sold most of their production as grapes or wine to other Catalan producers. Following extensive investment in the cellars in 2000, the main emphasis has been on high quality estate-bottled wines. A fresh and nicely creamy Cava with complex flavours of apples and stone fruits. Good acidity and a long, savoury finish.

England HENNERS BRUT VINTAGE, East Sussex 12% 2010 23.90 Owned and run by Lawrence Warr, Henners is the result of a long term dream to produce the finest English Sparkling Wine. After two years of searching they found the site at Herstmonceux, East Sussex. Biscuity brioche on the nose, with delicate white flower and full fruit. Citrus, apple and 'leesy' characters add complexity to the palate.

Australia WILLOWGLEN SPARKLING BRUT, De Bortoli (S) 11% N.V. 7.98 A very refreshing, easy drinking sparkling wine displaying fresh, fruit flavours and a creamy palate with a crisp clean finish. The ideal wine for any occasion. TEMPUS TWO BLANC DE BLANC, Brut, McGuigan Wines 12% 2016 9.10 Picked from a premium, low cropping vineyard in the Limestone Coast and whole bunch pressed for gentle juice extraction. After primary fermentation in stainless steel, the wine was left in its yeast lees for two months before its partial Malolactic fermentation. Brilliant straw colour, fine bubbles and a great elegance on the palate. Please refer to page 39 for quarter bottles.


Loire & Pouilly-sur-Loire

BARON PATRICK de LADOUCETTE continued the tradition of high quality wines and added to the 200 years of history, a rare vintage, Baron de L This remarkable wine is only produced in the best vintages. Baron de L is recognized as one of the greatest wines of the world with a finesse and exceptional

style. Baron Patrick de Ladoucette then extended its expertise in the vineyard of Sancerre and perpetuated the name of Comte Lafond for its great wines in eighteenth century bottles resembling those used by his grandfather.

CHEREAU CARRE have always remained faithful to its past: the promotion of the best sur lie Muscadets in the restaurant and specialist wine outlets sectors. This same thinking has enabled the placing of the wines into a great many distributors importing across the world. Bernard Chereau entered the company at the start of 1982 and it was on his arrival that the export market developed, notably in Great Britain, Asia and North America. Since

2003 he now heads the whole enterprise.

DOMAINE ROGER NEVEU-The Neveu family can be traced back to the 12th century. Located in the heart of the Sancerre area in the village of Verdigny,

world renowned for its ‘terroir’. 80% of the harvest is Sauvignon Blanc and 20% is Pinot Noir for the reds and rose wines.

Loire & Pouilly-sur-Loire White ABV Vintage Bottle ½ Bottle MUSCADET, “Hermine”, Baron Bernard 12% 2017 6.38 This dry wine has a very pale yellow colour offering aromas of white flesh and citrus fruits. Ideal as an aperitif.

MUSCADET DE SEVRE ET MAINE, “Cuvee des Ducs de Bretagne”, Chereau Carre 12% 2018 6.50 3.92 Fresh wine with floral and fruity aromas. A well balanced, mineral-scent, supported by a pleasant note of apples. When aged, it becomes more complex and reveals all its character.

MUSCADET DE SEVRE ET MAINE, Sur Lie, “Chateau de la Janniere” 12% 2018 6.98 4.28

MUSCADET DE SEVRE ET MAINE, Sur Lie, “Chateau de la Chesnaie”, Chereau Carre 12% 2017 7.10 4.25 Bright, lime-green classic Muscadet with a fresh bouquet of yellow-skinned apples and limes and a straight, crisp and mineral nature with a slightly salty finish.

MUSCADET DE SEVRE ET MAINE, Sur Lie, “Chateau de la Galissonniere” 12% 2018 7.22 4.45 One of the region's best known estates, situated at Le Pallet, in the heart of the area. Produced from very old vines, full flavoured and not overly dry.

'TYDY’, Sauvignon VDP du Val de Loire, Joel Delaunay (S) 12% 2018 8.10 Thierry Delaunay is a fine example of the best of the new generation of French wine makers. Brought up by his father Joel to appreciate the traditional nuances of terroir and climate, Thierry has enthusiastically embraced modern winemaking techniques and styles. On the nose fresh, grassy and herbal notes combine with blackcurrant buds, and citrus, predominantly grapefruit, and some floral notes. Crisp and fresh on the palate with good balance, delicate fruit flavours and a clean, refreshing finish.

VOUVRAY, “Domaine de Vaufuget”, Chereau Carre 12% 2018 8.68 Vouvray is the flagship wine of the Chenin Blanc grape variety. Clean pleasant fruit balanced by an appealing fresh acidity, on the dry side of medium.


Loire & Pouilly-sur-Loire (continued) White (continued) ABV Vintage Bottle ½ Bottle MUSCADET DE SEVRE ET MAINE, Sur Lie, “Ceps Centenaires”, 12% 2014 9.42 Comte Leloup de Chasseloir Made from 100-year-old vines by Bernard Carre with grapes all meticulously picked by hand and aged with their 'lees' to give richness and body. Most of this very small production goes to France's top restaurants. Pale yellow in colour with a rich and concentrated nose. Firm, ripe, mature fruit—almost vigorous. Rich and refreshing with complex flavours. A very serious Muscadet that will go with anything, although langoustines and oysters immediately spring to mind. POUILLY FUME, “Chateau Favray”, Quentin David 13.5% 2018 12.25 100% Sauvignon Blanc, floral nose and a marked minerality emphasises fruitiness on the palate. Round and lush with a depth of fruit and concentration and superb balance. Although generally served young it can be kept from 5 to 10 years. Perfect accompaniment for fish, in particular smoked salmon, shellfish and seafood, cold meats, white meats and some cheeses. MENETOU SALON BLANC, “Domaine de Chatenoy” 13.5% 2018 12.40 A remarkable Sauvignon character, citrus and passion fruit, allying freshness and an exceptional length on the palate. Great with fish and sea food. SANCERRE, “Cote des Embouffants”, Roger Neveu 13% 2018 12.72 7.80 Cote des Embouffants is located 1km from Sancerre, with an average vine age of 20 years, on a particularly well exposed and extremely steep (40 to 45 degrees) hillside. 100% Sauvignon Blanc, hand harvested. A delicious and elegant wine with considerable concentration. Although usually drunk young, it is suitable for additional ageing. SANCERRE, Comte Lafond 12.5% 2017 20.90 From the Ladoucette stable of Pouilly Fume fame. Stylish, full bodied. POUILLY FUME DE CHATEAU DU NOZET, Ladoucette 12.5% 2018 22.50 Flinty elegance combined with ripe fruit distinguishes this extremely classy wine. POUILLY FUME, “Baron de L”, Chateau du Nozet 12.5% 2016 55.00 Only selected grapes are used for this richly sumptuous exclusive wine in its distinctive bottle.

Rose CABERNET D’ANJOU, “Domaine des Cedres”, Chereau Carre 12% 2018 7.45 TOURAINE ROSE, "Les Cabotines", Joel Delaunay 12.5% 2018 9.58 50% Pineau D'Aunis & 50% Gamay. Delightful 'pelure d'oignon' (onion skin) pale pink colour, with fruity, spicy nose. Subtle and refreshing on the palate with delicate fruit flavours. Excellent with cold meats and salad. MENETOU SALON ROSE, “Domaine de Chatenoy” 13% 2015 11.78 Both wines grapes are received using gravity, sorted, and pneumatically pressed as whole berries. Fermented in temperature controlled Inox tanks. Pale colour with an aromatic finesse. Produced from 100% Pinot Noir grapes. SANCERRE ROSE, “Domaine du Colombier”, Roger Neveu 13% 2018 12.32 100% Pinot Noir, salmon pink colour, delicate with great finesse and wonderful fruit flavours. Crisp and lively on the palate with good intensity of ripe berry and red cherry fruit. Please refer to page 37 for Loire larger formats.

Red CHINON, Domaine de la Colline 13.5% 2017 8.82 Chinon is the appellation for red wines from the historic town of Chinon and 17 surrounding communes in the central Loire Valley wine region of France. These are made almost entirely from Cabernet Franc which responds particularly well to the mild, maritime-influenced climate and free-draining soils. The reds vary from light-bodied, fruit-driven styles, not dissimilar to good Beaujolais, to silky, mid-bodied wines with complex notes of undergrowth, spice and ripe berry fruit. Tasting notes for Chinon reds often cite raspberries and pencil shavings. TOURAINE GAMAY, Joel Delaunay 12.5% 2015 9.18 Delightful light ruby red with a bouquet of red summer fruits. A light supple wine with fresh red berry fruits flavours.


Alsace

Cave de Turckheim is situated in the pretty village of Turckheim, just slightly north west of Colmar. Firmly established as one of the best co-operatives in the world Cave de Turckheim always pays the utmost respect for the wine, combining rigour, know-how and patience with the latest technology and

a steady stream of investment.

Alsace White ABV Vintage Bottle RIESLING RESERVE, Cave de Turckheim (S) 12.5% 2017 9.65 A sweet fruit driven nose, perfumed with lime marmalade. The wine has a honeyed palate, with white stone fruit and minerality, which adds good weight to the palate. The finish is refreshing, but does not prevent the flavours from lingering pleasantly. An elegant wine with a crisp finish and good length - Riesling at its best. GEWURZTRAMINER, “Tradition”, Cave de Turckheim (S) 13% 2017/18 10.30 A fantastic balance of ripeness, varietal character and finesse, with a fragrant rose water and lychee nose, lemon aromas and a steely flinty character. The palate is fresh and restrained for an Alsatian Gewurztraminer, with notes of rose petal and faint hints of lemon. Super floral, yet perfectly balanced with honeyed, lemon acidity. GEWURZTRAMINER, Hugel 14% 2015 17.15 The spice of Alsace and one of Famille Hugel's signature wines. It is both aromatic and extroverted through its floral and spicy notes. Gewurztraminer is an invitation to accompany a variety of spicy Asian dishes as well as smoked salmon and strong cheeses.

Bordeaux

CHATEAU HAUT MARBUZET produces one of the most hedonistic and voluptuous wines in the Medoc today. It is classified as a cru bourgeois, yet its wines regularly outshine many offerings from its more illustrious grand cru classes neighbours. The 40 hectare estate is located about 2 kilometres north of Cos d'Estournel in the tiny hamlet of Marbuzet in St-Estephe. Its vineyards are well situated facing the Gironde estuary and are planted on

gravel rich soils. The property was purchased in 1952 by Herve Duboscq and is now owned and managed by his son, Henri. The wine is now typically a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. The high percentage of Merlot accentuates the fleshy, supple side of the wine

and this is further accentuated by harvesting as late as possible and by maturing the wine in 100% new oak barrels for 18 months. Henri Duboscq's wines are rich and voluptuous to drink young with plenty of concentrated fruit and chocolaty-vanilla aromas, yet also age beautifully.

CHATEAU DE PEZ & CHATEAU HAUT BEAUSEJOUR were purchased by the famed Louis Roederer Champagne house and with whom immediately set

about improving the vineyards and cellars. The wines of Chateau de Pez have an attractive tannic structure worthy of further ageing. They are sometimes referred to as the ‘Pomerols’ of St-Estephe, in part due to the smooth roundness brought to the wine by the Merlot vines grown on the

exceptional soils. They tend to be dark in colour and have great length, body and distinction.

ROBERT GIRAUD can only really describe itself as a shipping company in the full sense of the expression since 1975, when the decision was taken to market a representative sample of Bordeaux wines. The Company's emphasis on producing fine wine as well as selling it reflects this ambivalence. Giraud the shipper has the same high standards as Giraud the winemaker. This means, first and foremost, that all the wines aged in the Company's

cellars receive the same respect, from top-of-the-range generic wine to French non-appellation vin de table.


White Bordeaux Dry Wines ABV Vintage Bottle ½ Bottle BORDEAUX BLANC, Sauvignon Semillon, Giraud 12.5% 2016 7.55 CHATEAU TIMBERLAY BLANC, Bordeaux 12.5% 2016/18 7.65 4.32 50% Sauvignon Blanc and 50% Semillon. Hand-picked grapes, fermented in stainless steel vats. Well balanced and full of character, crisp yet soft. Round and fruity on the palate with a touch of citrus. CHATEAU PEYREBLANQUE, Graves Blanc 13% 2018 13.75 Chateau Peyreblanque, or 'white stone', is an enclosed property of 8 hectares. The vineyard is on the highest plateau in the commune of Budos. 50% Sauvignon 50% Muscadelle. Please refer to page 38 for Bordeaux sweet wines.

Red Bordeaux Generics CLARET HENRI DUBOSCQ, Bordeaux Rouge 12.5% 2015 7.25 Produced by the Duboscq family who own Chateau Haut Marbuzet and some of the de-classified grapes destined for the Cru Bourgeois make it into this wine. Genuine claret, bags of fruit, style and so refined you’d think it has been oak aged. Smooth, rich and satisfying palate with excellent depth of fruit. Great value. CHATEAU DES CEDRES ROUGE, Bordeaux 13% 2015 7.48 CHATEAU HAUT-FOURAT, Bordeaux Rouge 13% 2014 7.75 Located exactly on the 45th parallel, at the top of Montalon hill, overlooking the Dordogne river. This elegant wine is clear, bright ruby-red in colour. The nose is up-front, complex and rather concentrated, and has spicy, fruity overtones. It is quite long on the palate, with an altogether rich, soft taste. MEDOC, Robert Giraud 13.5% 2016 9.28 ST. EMILION, Robert Giraud 14% 2015 10.72 MARGAUX, “La Berlande”, Henri Duboscq 13.5% 2015 20.50 Petits Chateaux and Medoc CHATEAU ALFA LA BERNARDE, Premieres Cotes de Blaye 13.5% 2018 7.70 Situated to the west of Saint Emilion and on the edge of the Fronsac appellation. 60% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon & 20% Cabernet Franc. Red garnet colour, aromas of red fruit, currant and cherry. Expressive nose, supple on the palate. CHATEAU TIMBERLAY ROUGE, Bordeaux Superieur 13.5% 2015 8.30 4.82 The Chateau dates from the 14th century, and has been destroyed and rebuilt several times. Unusual for such an inexpensive wine, it is aged in oak, yielding a relatively soft style with depth and character. DOMAINE LA GRANGE, Bordeaux Superieur 13% 2016 9.10 Domaine La Grange is a charming old 'Grange' style house surrounded by vines in the centre of Cadillac. Most of its wines are produced on the hillsides overlooking the town. A complex nose of black fruits & vanilla. The attack in mouth is supple and fruity with a good liveliness. CHATEAU LES BAREILLES, Haut Medoc 12.5% 2015 11.35 CHATEAU TIMBERLAY ROUGE, “Cuvee Prestige”, Bordeaux Superieur 13.5% 2010 11.60 Owned by the house of Robert Giraud, and benefits from a continuous programme of investment. Equal blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Full-bodied, well balanced, and rich on the palate. CHATEAU LAYAUGA DUBOSCQ, Medoc 13% 2013 12.65 Henri Duboscq is one of the major and most respected winemakers in Bordeaux. From the 2005 vintage he became the winemaker and with his usual magic touch transformed this chateau. MOULINS DE CITRAN, Haut Medoc 13% 2010 14.98 Silky smooth in texture with a juicy quality. Notes of cassis, mint leaf and dark chocolate. 'CUVEE RENAISSANCE', CHATEAU LAYAUGA DUBOSCQ, Medoc 13% 2013 15.15 This micro-cuvee of Layauga Duboscq called "Renaissance" is jointly owned by Henri Duboscq and Philippe Jorand and is produced from 40-year-old vines. The harvest is manual, and aged in new oak. LE HAUT MEDOC DE LAGRANGE, Chateau Lagrange 13% 2012 15.50 This 18-hectare island of gravelly-clay soils located in the neighbouring commune was purchased by Chateau Lagrange in 2012. A shiny and ruby-red colour, with good intensity. Aromatic and attractive nose revealing fresh berry-fruits, red-current, and cherry. 70% Cabernet Sauvignon & 30% Merlot. CHAPELLE DE POTENSAC, Chateau Potensac 13.8% 2016 16.30 Lovely red currant and cassis fruit on the nose. A medium weight palate gives way to 13% 2013 12.50 an earthy, savouriness and red fruit.


Red Bordeaux (continued) Petits Chateaux and Medoc (continued) ABV Vintage Bottle ½ Bottle CHATEAU POTENSAC, Haut Medoc 13.5% 2013 21.50 This 84-hectare vineyard has a terroir that consists of gravel with patches of clay and limestone. 46% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Cabernet Franc, 2% Carmenere and 1% Petit Verdot. CHATEAU CLEMENT PICHON, Cru Bourgeois, Haut Medoc 13% 2016 23.25 A classic Haut Medoc, deep coloured, complex, with fruit and length. CHATEAU CHASSE SPLEEN, Moulis 13% 2012 24.50 The Moulis is the smallest of the six Medoc communes. Situated on the Atlantic coast. A blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot. Matured in oak barrels, 40% new oak, for 18 months. Typically, deeply coloured and full bodied on the palate. Ripe black fruit and hints of chocolate. St Estephe CHATEAU TOUR DE MARBUZET, Chateau Haut Marbuzet, Cru Bourgeois 14% 2014 19.50 2nd wine of Chateau Haut Marbuzet. 13.5% 2012 9.95 CHATEAU HAUT BEAUSEJOUR, Cru Bourgeois 14% 2016 19.98 10.60 Under Champagne Louis Roederer ownership since 1992. 13.5% 2015 18.10 9.75 13.5% 2014 17.20 9.25 CHATEAU DE PEZ, Cru Bourgeois 14% 2016 31.50 The oldest domaine in St. Estephe. Elegant and rich. 13.5% 2015 28.50 13.5% 2014 26.50 13.5% 2012 29.90 14% 2010 33.50 CHATEAU HAUT MARBUZET, Cru Bourgeois 13.5% 2011 33.95 One of the best value wines in Bordeaux. A consistent winner at wine press 14% 2009 19.10 competitive tastings. A real ‘sleeper’. Pauillac PRELUDE A GRAND PUY DUCASSE 13% 2013 22.95 Spicy and cedary. Rounded but still quite firm. Nice fruit sustains the middle, and overall it has a natural elegance. CHATEAU LACOSTE-BORIE 13.5% 2014 23.50 ESPRIT DE GRAND PUY DUCASSE, Chateau Grand Puy Ducasse 13.5% 2014 24.50 CHATEAU PIBRAN 13.5% 2014 31.50 Since Chateau Pibran was obtained by the AXA Group in 1987, serious amounts of money have been invested in the vineyards, wine making facilities and chateau in an effort to revitalise this estate. 30-year-old vines and with 54% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon & 1% Petit Verdot. ECHO DE LYNCH BAGES, Chateau Lynch Bages 13.5% 2011 45.50 St Julien CHATEAU LALANDE 13% 2013 20.25 CHATEAU LALANDE-BORIE 13% 2013 22.95 Lovely structure, with very appealing fruits and pleasant freshness. The palate is smooth with nice length. CHATEAU DU GLANA 13% 2011 24.95 SARGET DE GRUAUD LAROSE, Chateau Gruaud Larose 13.5% 2012 25.35 Spicy and sweet on the nose with notes of pepper, and prunes. Classic St Julien, elegant, balanced and showing its age in a very good way. CONNETABLE DE TALBOT, Chateau Talbot 13.5% 2014 25.95 One of best second wines of the Medoc. Classic, elegant style with a clear well defined structure and a long finish. Predominately Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot and a touch of Petit Verdot. CHATEAU GLORIA 13% 2013 31.50 Created by Henri Martin and the only one of its kind as this 50-hectare vineyard was put together piece-by-piece over a number of years, through the purchase of plots exclusively from grands crus classified in 1855. 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot with an equal share of Petit Verdot & Cabernet Franc. DULUC DE BRANAIRE-DUCRU, Chateau Branaire-Ducru 13% 2012 27.25 An appealing nose, aromatic with hints of pepper and blackberry fruit. 13.5% 2010 30.50 CHATEAU GRUAUD LAROSE 13.5% 2012 45.50 A chateau with a long history in St. Julien that dates back to the days when the property was first owned by a knight known as Joseph Stanislas Gruaud in the 18th century.


Red Bordeaux (continued) St. Julien (continued) ABV Vintage Bottle CLOS DU MARQUIS, Chateau Leoville Las Cases 13% 2013 49.75 First released in 1902. While many people refer to Clos du Marquis as the second wine of Chateau Leoville Las Cases, the owner does not consider this is a second wine. The fruit source comes from different vines and terroir than what is used to produce the first wine.67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot & 6% Petit Verdot. CHATEAU LEOVILLE BARTON 13% 2012 59.50 Chateau Leoville Barton is the smallest of the great Leoville estates and has been owned by the Barton family since 1826. The 50 hectares planted in gravelly soil with a clay sub-soil, include large proportions of old vines in order to obtain the best possible quality. The grape varieties are 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc. Margaux CHATEAU LARRIEU-TERREFORT 13% 2012 20.25 Ruby in colour, balanced and well-rounded on the palate with notes of cassis, cherries and earth, with firm tannins. BRIO DE CANTENAC BROWN, Chateau Cantenac Brown 13.5% 2014 30.50 BLASON D'ISSAN, Chateau D'Issan 13% 2016 30.95 Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, Blason is the highly regarded second wine from Chateau d’Issan. Aged for 16 months in oak the palate is balanced and rounded. Superb value Margaux. SIRENE DE GISCOURS, Chateau Giscours 14% 2015 33.95 Produced using the youngest vines. 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 5% Cabernet France & Petit Verdot. BARON DE BRANE, Chateau Brane Cantenac 13.5% 2016 33.95 CHATEAU BRANE CANTENAC 13.5% 2014 37.50 This second growth Margaux property was bought by the Lurton family in 1925. 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot with a small proportion of Cabernet Franc and Carmenere. CHATEAU CANTENAC BROWN 13.5% 2010 49.90 John-Lewis Brown (1769-1851) acquired the estate in the early 19th century and decided to build in the village of Cantenac, a Tudor style chateau reminiscent of his Scottish origins. 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot. 'ALTER EGO DE PALMER', Chateau Palmer 13% 2013 68.50 Alter Ego was first released in 1998, and is a second label rather than a second wine. Devised to interpret the Chateau Palmer terroir differently without departing from the values that make the reputation of their wines, namely, finesse and elegance, aromatic richness, harmony and length. Graves/Pessac-Leognan CHATEAU HAUT-REYS 13% 2016 9.98 CHATEAU PEYREBLANQUE, Graves Rouge 13% 2014 17.75 70% Cabernet Sauvignon & 30% Merlot. Garnet red colour with hints of pink. Its nose reveals scents of dark fruits and spicy notes. With a supple attack on the palate, it is full-bodied and offers soft tannins and a fruity finish. DAUPHIN D'OLIVIER, Pessac-Leognan 13.5% 2014 17.90 On the nose, aromas of red fruits on a background of vanilla and slightly smoky. Round and soft palate. St Emilion CHATEAU PONT DE PIERRE, Lussac St. Emilion 13.5% 2016 8.98 CHEVAL NOIR, St. Emilion 13.5% 2016 14.10 60% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Cabernet Franc. Only a 5-hectare vineyard. CHATEAU LA COURONNE, Grand Cru Classe 13% 2014 16.10 oak-coloured elegance, its finesse and its delicacy make it an immediately pleasurable wine. CHATEAU COTES DE ROL, Grand Cru Classe 13% 2012 18.25 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc & 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Deeply coloured, full-bodied and powerful without being aggressive. It has wonderful balance, a highly individual bouquet and flavour. Pomerol & Lalande de Pomerol CHATEAU HAUT CHATAIN, Lalande de Pomerol 13% 2014 16.10 Lying within the commune of Neac, very close to the prestigious vineyards of Pomerol and Saint Emilion. Full and round, spicy, occasionally peppery, bouquet with hints of cherry jam. CHATEAU FEYTIT-LAGRAVE, Pomerol 13.5% 2015 30.75 2.5 hectares of vineyards in the area of Feytit and Clinet on fine gravel with iron-rich sub-soils. 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. CHATEAU PETIT VILLAGE, Pomerol 14% 2010 67.50 Set in the highest part of the magnificent terroir of the Pomerol plateau. Significant replanting of the vineyard has occurred, with the long term aim of maximising quality. Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon blend. Please refer to page 37 for Bordeaux larger formats.


Burgundy

JOSEPH DROUHIN was founded in 1880 by the then 22-year-old, this famous Burgundy Negociant is still family owned. Now in the 4th generation, Maison Joseph Drouhin owns extensive parcels throughout the region and in Chablis. Continuing the work started by the young Joseph Drouhin, the family domaines extending to some 73 hectares have been 100% organic since 1993 and the Chablis properties, based at the enchanting Moulin de

Vaudon have been run on biodynamic principles since 1998. Amongst the famous Crus owned by the family is the world-renowned Clos des Mouches, one of the earliest purchases made by Joseph. This property produces very fine white and red which far transcends the Beaune appellation it bears.

MAISON ALBERT BICHOT'S family can be traced back to 1350. In 1831, Bernard Bichot, descendant of an old Burgundian family, founded the company

which still carries his name. The following generations continued the worldwide extension while investing important sums in the acquisition of vineyards. In recent years, large investment and many awards including 'White Winemaker of the Year' in 2011 at the International Wine Challenge,

follows on from 'Red Winemaker of the Year' in 2004.

CAVE DE LUGNY'S vineyards were already well known in the 18th century, when the wines coming from the vines of Saint Pierre, the Crets and the Grande Vigne were considered “fine”. Following the destruction of the vines by phylloxera between 1880 and 1887, the 500 hectares of the village’s

vineyards were patiently reconstituted from 1883 and would progressively again become the principal activity of the region. Officially founded on the 30th January 1927 the Cooperative Vinicole de Lugny was necessary to answer the continuing sales problems caused by over

production at the time.

ALAIN GAUTHERON in 1977 became the 6th generation of winegrowers run by his father Jean. From 8 hectares then to 25 hectares today his son Cyril now runs the estate made up of three appellations; Petit Chablis, Chablis & Premier Cru Chablis. The estate now produces 150,000 bottles per year.

REGNARD, one of the oldest and most prestigious houses in Chablis, was founded in 1860 by Zephir Regnard. In 1984, Baron Patrick de Ladoucette purchased Regnard and has perpetuated the style and tradition of the wines ever since. The Baron's experience in modernizing the de Ladoucette cellars in Pouilly-sur-Loire inspired him to make similar changes at Regnard, including thermo-controlled stainless steel fermentation tanks and

sodium lamps in the ageing sheds to prevent light damage.

DOMAINE SEGUINOT BORDET family’s roots in Maligny, can be traced as far back as 1590. Having been passed down through the generations Jean-Francois Bordet is now in control after an apprenticeship with his grandfather. The vines are on the right bank of the Serein river, 16 hectares lie on a perfect south, south-east exposition. He is also lucky enough to own a slice of Fourchaume, felt by many to be the finest of the premier cru vineyards. The wines are carefully made in a well equipped modern winery, with vinification in stainless steel vats to preserve freshness. Jean-François places

particular emphasis on obtaining the best fruit possible, through careful pruning, debudding and harvesting. His approach is clearly contemporary, but it delivers very stylish wines which fully express both the fruit and terroir.


White Burgundy Chablis ABV Vintage Bottle ½ Bottle PETIT CHABLIS, Domaine Seguinot Bordet 12.5% 2018 11.48 The Seguinot family’s roots in Maligny can be traced as far back as 1590. PETIT CHABLIS, Domaine Gautheron 12.5% 2017 12.25 Produced from 15-year-old vines. Citrus flavours and fragrant. Great aperitif. right bank of the Serein River, 16 hectares lie on a perfect south/southeast exposition. Pale gold, crisply dry, medium body. CHABLIS, Domaine Seguinot Bordet 12.5% 2018 12.90 6.78 A great example of stylish traditional Chablis. Dry, elegant, with good fruit and body, but not heavy. CHABLIS, Domaine Gautheron 12.5% 2017 13.10 7.45 A lighter crisp style with the typical, elegant steeliness of well made Chablis. CHABLIS, Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Gautheron 12.5% 2017 14.15 Produced from vines of over 50 years old. CHABLIS PREMIER CRU, “Les Fourneaux”, Domaine Alain Gautheron 13% 2016/17 17.30 9.30 Crisply fruity, of medium weight, and elegantly individual. CHABLIS RESERVE DE VAUDON, Joseph Drouhin 12.5% 2017 17.50 10.18 Pale straw colour with green tinges, fragrant on the nose and a characteristic flinty aftertaste. CHABLIS PREMIER CRU, Fourchaume, Domaine Seguinot-Bordet 13% 2018 18.98 9.50 Probably the most well known of all the premier crus. A family with roots in Chablis dating back to 1590. CHABLIS PREMIER CRU DU DOMAINE, Joseph Drouhin 12.5% 2016 23.85 Pure Chardonnay, attractive and intense aromas reminiscent of citrus fruits. CHABLIS GRAND CRU, Les Preuses, Domaine Seguinot-Bordet 13% 2018 38.90 Cote de Beaune & Cote Chalonnaise RULLY BLANC, Joseph Drouhin 13% 2017 17.50 Rully, close to Santenay, produces wines similar to the Cote de Beaune. MONTAGNY PREMIER CRU, Maison Albert Bichot 13.5% 2015 17.98 From the Cote Chalonnaise, golden colour and redolent of oak, vanilla and brioche. Long and fragrant finish with flavours of almond cooked apple. MEURSAULT, Maison Albert Bichot 13% 2015 38.50 Typically nutty, with soft fruit aromas, a rich creamy body, solid backbone. MEURSAULT, Joseph Drouhin 13% 2017 43.25 Elegantly ripe and nutty, with good fruit and length. Fine Burgundy from this well known and reputed shipper. PULIGNY MONTRACHET, Maison Albert Bichot 13% 2017 46.75 Distinctively clean and fresh, crisply full yet satisfyingly long in flavour. PULIGNY MONTRACHET, Regnard 13% 2013 42.50 A bright gold colour with greenish highlights, becoming more intense with age. PULIGNY MONTRACHET, Joseph Drouhin 13.5% 2017 50.50 The most famous village name for White Burgundy. Southern Burgundy MACON VILLAGES CHARDONNAY, Cave de L’Aurore 12.5% 2016 8.98 Produced exclusively from Cave de Lugny vineyards with an average vine age of 30 years. Clear and shiny yellow colour with golden tints. Fresh delicate notes of fruits and flowers. MACON LUGNY, Cave de Lugny 13% 2017 9.55 5.45 From the 163 hectare of vineyard located in the villages of Lugny, Bissy & St-Gengoux-de-Scisse. Average vine age of 35 years and matured with its lees in stainless steel vats. Fresh and complex with flavours of white flowers and dried fruits. Great as an aperitif or with fish, seafood and light meats. MACON LUGNY, "Les Charmes", Cave de Lugny 13% 2017 10.90 The flagship of the Cave de Lugny range. The Les Charmes vineyard is set on a 105 hectare plateau of chalky soil. An average vine age of 40 years. A mixture of hand and mechanical harvesting. Medium weight packed with delicate flavours of fruits with a slightly spicy finish. MACON VILLAGES BLANC, Joseph Drouhin 13% 2017 11.35 Macon is a large area located in the southern part of Burgundy, next to Pouilly Fuisse.


White Burgundy (continued) ABV Vintage Bottle ½ Bottle MACON LUGNY, Regnard 12.5% 2017 13.75 Regnard was purchased by Baron Patrick de Ladoucette in 1984. A pale yellow colour with golden highlights. A lovely bouquet full of the aromas of fresh fruit and white flowers. The palate is rich and well balanced with elegant flavours. A lovely long finish. SAINT VERAN, Joseph Drouhin 13% 2016 14.65 Similar in style to Pouilly Fuisse, with intense fruit, flowery on the nose, and refreshing. POUILLY FUISSE, Maison Albert Bichot 13% 2017 19.35 At the northern extremity of the Maconnais, this is one of France’s best known wines. POUILLY FUISSE, Joseph Drouhin 13% 2018 20.95 This famous appellation is just south of Macon, where the cliffs of Vergisson and Solutre forms an impressive backdrop.

Red Burgundy Cote de Beaune & Cote Chalonnaise BOURGOGNE PINOT NOIR, Vieilles Vignes, Maison Albert Bichot 12.5% 2017 12.82 Garnet red colour, soft, lightly wood aged and a pleasant tannic backbone. MERCUREY, Maison Albert Bichot 12.5% 2013 13.75 Produced solely from Pinot Noir, a firm and lean style. BOURGOGNE PINOT NOIR, “Laforet”, Joseph Drouhin (S) 12.5% 2017 13.85 Handpicked grapes are selected from different vineyards, usually in the Cote de Beaune. RULLY ROUGE, Joseph Drouhin 12.5% 2016 17.35 Ruby coloured, with a bouquet reminiscent of violets and raspberries. MARANGES PREMIER CRU, Joseph Drouhin 13% 2014 18.45 An elegant wine with a character all of its own! Bright, vivid, red colour. Intense and fruity nose. Fleshy and well-structured on the palate. A little chunky in its youth, it becomes rounder and delicious to drink as it gets older. BEAUNE, Clos de L'Ermitage, Maison Albert Bichot 13% 2011 20.40 Located higher up the slope on la Montagne St-Desire in Beaune. Barrel aged for 14 to 16 months. Toasted smoky notes along with aromas of red fruit. Fine and elegant tannins with a lovely length and mineral notes of the terrior. CHOREY LES BEAUNE, Joseph Drouhin 13% 2016 20.65 11.15 Light, supple and only moderately tannic, with a fine aroma of cherries and raspberries. SANTENAY ROUGE, “Les Charmes”, Maison Albert Bichot 13.5% 2019 20.75 At the extreme south of the Cote de Beaune, the 392 hectares of the Santenay appellation takes foot on the slopes of the Mont-de-Sene. Beautiful deep red ruby colour. Delicately smoky and fresh with notes of red fruits. Balanced and subtle. MERCUREY, Regnard 13% 2014 20.90 SAVIGNY LES BEAUNE, Joseph Drouhin 13% 2014 22.95 A pretty village tucked away in a small valley north of Beaune. The vines are planted on two hills with two different exposures, north and south. ALOXE CORTON, Domaine du Pavillon 13% 2014 30.75 This substantial estate has vineyard holdings in several fine sites of the Cote de Beaune. COTE DE BEAUNE ROUGE DU DOMAINE, Joseph Drouhin 13% 2016 32.75 Delicate fruit flavours of raspberry and redcurrant. 13% 2015 26.20 POMMARD, “Clos des Ursulines”, Domaine du Pavillon 13% 2013 33.20 One of Burgundy’s most famous villages, a big wine with firm finish. BEAUNE PREMIER CRU, “Les Aigrots“, Maison Albert Bichot 13% 2016 34.25 Beautiful red colour with ruby shades. Nose that could be called 'feminine, subtle aromas, supported by a fine wooded and some slightly spicy notes. Great balance, with a hint of sweetness bringing good length. ALOXE CORTON PREMIER CRU, “Les Marechaudes”, Domaine du Pavillon 13% 2017 39.10 One of the best known vineyards of this pretty village. 13.5% 2014 40.50


Red Burgundy (continued) Cote de Nuits ABV Vintage Bottle ½ Bottle COTE DE NUITS VILLAGES, Maison Albert Bichot 13% 2014 17.98 A bigger wine than Cote de Beaune, deep ruby colour, full flavoured Pinot Noir. GEVREY CHAMBERTIN, “Les Murots”, Domaine du Clos Frantin 13% 2016 38.55 Clos Frantin has major vineyard holdings throughout the Cote d’Or. GEVREY CHAMBERTIN, Joseph Drouhin 13% 2014 38.90 Deep coloured, showing an intense bouquet of blackcurrant and other red and black berries. NUITS SAINT GEORGES PREMIER CRU, “Chateau Gris”, Maison Albert Bichot 13% 2013 43.50 A beautiful ruby red colour with raspberry nuances. Delicate and discreet, the nose has dominating fruity aromas of cherry, strawberry and raspberry. Fleshy and robust in the mouth, and a great harmonious balance. VOSNE ROMANEE, Domaine du Clos Frantin 13% 2016 46.95 A substantial domaine situated in the main street of Vosne Romanee.

CHARMES CHAMBERTIN, Domaine Taupenot-Merme 13.5% 2007 62.50 Southern Burgundy BEAUJOLAIS VILLAGES, “Chateau de Varennes”, Maison Albert Bichot 13.5% 2018 7.58 This chateau lies on the commune of Quincie en Beaujolais, north of Lyon. Intense ruby red colour, intense floral nose with a subtle full flavoured body and a long refreshing finish. BEAUJOLAIS VILLAGES, Cave de Fleurie 12.5% 2017 7.62 3.98 Silky tannins, giving a wine that may be enjoyed from its first year or after a few years in the bottle. FLEURIE, Cave de Fleurie 13% 2018 9.42 5.10 Set at the northern end of the Beaujolais winegrowing region, Fleurie is often considered to be the most 'feminine' of the Beaujolais Crus. A pleasant nose with aromas of red fruit and hints of rose. MACON ROUGE 'PIERRECLOS', Maison Albert Bichot 13% 2015 9.78 The village of Pierreclos is located at the extreme south of the Maconnais region. As it borders the Beaujolais region, Pierreclos has many sandy and granite-based soils which particularly suit the Gamay grape varietal. Beautiful bright garnet-red colour. BEAUJOLAIS VILLAGES, Joseph Drouhin 12.5% 2016 9.98 Owing to the careful blending of various terroirs, the result is a wine of great charm. It has a lovely raspberry colour and a brilliant hue. The nose is both refined and intense, with notes of violet and red fruit syrup. JULIENAS, Cave de Fleurie 13% 2014 9.98 Expressive nose, with hints of freshly harvested red fruits: raspberry, blackcurrant, redcurrant but also Strawberry and cherry. The attack is round with a certain sweetness that envelops a perfectly controlled acidity. SAINT AMOUR, Cave de Fleurie 13% 2014 10.40 Saint-Amour is found in the far north of the vine-growing region, where the soil features intermingling granite and clay, schist and limestone. FLEURIE, “La Madone”, Maison Albert Bichot 12.5% 2016 11.20 6.22 One of the best of the ten Beaujolais Crus, bright ruby in colour, round and smooth with a solid structure. MOULIN A VENT, Joseph Drouhin 13% 2017 14.15 Deep purple on the colour, and the nose shows intense fruit with spicy, ripe aromas.


Rhone and Southern France

THE BRUNIERS' story begins in 1898 with Hippolyte Brunier. A modest farmer who lived off the land, Hippolyte kept less than a hectare of vines to make his own wines. His small vineyard was at one of the highest points in between Chateauneuf-du-Pape and Bedarrides, a stony plateau called “La Crau”. The elevation of this terrain had prompted the construction of a communication tower in the late 18th century to transmit telegraph messages

between Marseilles and Paris. Otherwise, the allure of this barren landscape is not immediately discernable—there is nothing but galets roules, or rounded stones, as far as the eye can see. Up so high, the vineyards are exposed to all kinds of elements—rain, hail, scorching sunshine, and especially

the unruly Mistral. This was unwelcome terrain where only the toughest vigneron dare plant, although the notorious mistral works wonderfully to prevent rot. However difficult to farm, Hippolyte saw how the wine from his parcel pleased others, and he began bottling more, gradually increasing his

vineyard holdings to sixteen hectares. His sons helped work the farm, although most of the grapes were being sold off as premium fruit to negociants. The Bruniers weathered many storms—not the least of which was the ravaging of their vineyards by phylloxera. Hippolyte’s grandson, Henri, eventually joined the family business, and with him came great changes: replanting the vineyards, the construction of a new winery, bringing

temperature control into the winery to protect the wines during the fermentations, and most importantly, the launching of the domaine’s first bottlings under the Vieux Telegraphe label. After years of closer study, La Crau proved to be a privileged vineyard site. At the extreme southeast of the

appellation, a large three-meter trench in the vineyard reveals its stratifications, millions of years in the making. The layers show early alluvial deposits, limestone, silica, and a robust red clay (known as molasse) that has come to characterise this terrain. Sitting on the surface of the soil, the galets hold

important functions: they insulate the vines from both the cold and the heat, and they provide ideal drainage for the roots. Henri retired in 1988 and left the domaine in the hands of his two sons, Daniel and Frederic.

DOMAINE LA ROQUETE-In September 1986, Rene Laugier wanted to retire but had no successors to take over La Roquette (as it was then known), his

domaine in Chateauneuf-du-Pape. When Daniel and Frederic Brunier bought the domaine, it was a logical choice. The Brunier brothers had been proving their worth as rising young stars of the appellation.

DOMAINE LES PALLIERES-By 1998, the Roux brothers wanted to make a change. With no future successors to take their place, they decided to sell. The Brunier brothers, Daniel and Frederic, of the famed Vieux Telegraphe in Chateauneuf-du-Pape, having distinguished themselves time and time

again with world class wines. A casual discussion over lunch at Chez Panisse between Daniel and Kermit Lynch, the Brunier’s longtime American importer, spontaneously turned into a game plan to revive the faded jewel—Les Pallieres.

CHATEAU DE LA GARDINE is probably best known for the shape of its bottles, after the owner Gaston Brunel purchased the estate in 1943, looked to expand the cellars found an old hand blown bottle, and after finding an Italian bottler that could replicate this shape in 1952 the bottle was born.

Today under a new trading house Brunel Gardine, the company now looks after many appellations in the Rhone Valley including the recent purchase of Chateau Saint Roch in Lirac.

DOMAINE SAINT GAYAN was purchased eighty years before the French Revolution by a Lieutenant called Pierre Goubert. At that time, it contained nothing in Sablet. Several generations later, the estate owned a quarter of the vines in Gigondas. The estate has remained in that family since. Indeed,

the names Goubert, Meffre and Roux turn up all the time in this valley. The Sablet vines came to the family three generations ago with a marriage to the Autran family, another local institution. Jean-Pierre has been in charge since 1980. He has bought another eight hectares over that time. He sells his

Sablet red without the village appellation since he has always had a good market for it as a Cotes du Rhone. As well as 70% Grenache and 20% syrah, it contains 10% Carignan, an often-derided “secondary” variety, which is marvellous when the vines are old. It sees no oak and gets lots of stirring up with

delestage and even “cliquage” in which oxygen is blown through the juices. He picks the Grenache a bit later than average, but likes the Syrah fresh.


Rhone and Provence White ABV Vintage Bottle COTES DU RHONE BLANC, Chateau Saint Roch 13.5% 2016 8.95 CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE BLANC, “Clos La Roquete” 13.5% 2017 28.75 35% Clairette, 30% Grenache Blanc, 25% Rousanne & 10% Bourboulenc. 13.5% 2016 27.90 Powerful and distinctive, with weight and length. 13.5% 2014 25.50 CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE BLANC, Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe, “La Crau”13.5% 2017 39.90 40% Clairette, 30% Grenache Blanc, 15% Rousanne & 15% Bourboulenc. 13.5% 2016 38.90 Aged in a combination of foudres (a large cask for maturing, storing, and 13.5% 2014 34.50 transporting wine), demi muids (A large oak barrel that holds 159 gallons) 13.5% 2013 33.90 and new French oak barrels for 9 months 13.5% 2012 32.50 Rose COTES DE PROVENCE, “Chateau de la Deidiere”, Famille Fabre 12% 2018/19 9.25 50% Grenache, 30% Cinsault, and 20% Syrah from 55 hectares borded by Olive groves. White fruits with a hint of spice. Round and well balanced. COTES DE PROVENCE, Domaine Saint Andrieu 13.5% 2019 10.50 34% Grenache, 25% Cinsault, 11% Syrah and 8% Mourvedre and a balance of Cabernet Sauvignon, Rolle, Carignan & Tibouren. Pink lychee, delicate nose with notes of peach and exotic fruits. The palate is harmonious, balanced and offers a well rounded wine with hints of white fruits. Perfect summer drinking! 'BY.OTT', Cotes de Provence Rose 13% 2017/18 13.85 75% Grenache, 25% Cinsault and Syrah. The blends originate from select vineyards in Cotes de Provence that have been chosen to ensure that the wine is characterised by fruit and freshness, with added finesse and complexity. RIMAURESQ, Cru Classe Rose, Cotes de Provence 13% 2017 15.35 34% Grenache Noir, 25% Cinsault and 11% Syrah provide structure, supplemented by Mourvedre (8%), Rolle (7%), Tibouren (5%), Carignan (5%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (5%) for complexity. In the heart of the Provence wine region, mid way between Nice and Marseille, Rimauresq takes its name from ''Real Mauresque'' the river which flows through the vineyards. Ultra pale in colour, clean and fresh on the nose and the palate. This is pure finesse, a really fine and very classy wine, worthy of its Cru Classe status. ROSE CŒUR DE GRAIN, Chateau Mireille, Domaines Ott, Cotes de Provence 14% 2017/18 21.95 An expression of a blend of various grapes typical of the Cotes de Provence appellation: Grenache, the majority grape, chosen for its full-bodied texture, Cinsault for its well-known softness and Syrah for its fruity roundness. Very pale pink with golden, orange and even vermilion tints. Its bouquet reveals fresh fruit punctuated with lemony notes. On the palate, its freshness develops through citrus aromas around a resolutely mineral core before ending with a subtly persistent finish. Red COTES DU RHONE, Noble Dame des Treilles, Andeol Salavert 12.5% 2016 7.55 COTES DU RHONE, Trescartes, “Domaine Saint Gayan”, Jean Pierre Meffre 14% 2016 8.35 Jean Pierre Meffre produces a classic, slightly peppery style, with deep ruby colour, and appealing full bodied flavour. 70% Grenache, 25% Syrah & 5% Mourvedre. CAIRANNE ROUGE, Brunel de la Gardine 14.5% 2015 10.38 55% Grenache & 45% Syrah. Velvety, fine tannins and a smooth finish. RASTEAU, Cotes du Rhone Villages, Ilex, “Domaine Saint Gayan”, 14.5% 2015 11.20 Jean Pierre Meffre COTES DU RHONE VILLAGES, “Chateau de la Gardine”, G. Brunel & Fils 14.5% 2015 12.80 The Brunel family are among the best known growers of the area. 2014 10.10 (50cl) CROZES HERMITAGE, Brunel de la Gardine 13% 2018 14.55 GIGONDAS, Origine, “Domaine Saint Gayan”, Jean Pierre Meffre 14.5% 2015 15.20 Elevated to its own appellation in 1971, Gigondas produces excellent value wines. GIGONDAS, Domaine Les Pallieres, Les Racines 14.5% 2016 20.25 Controlled by the Bruniers of Le Vieux Telegraphe fame. 14.5% 2015 19.50 14.5% 2013/14 18.25 14.5% 2008 14.80


Rhone and Provence (continued) Red (continued) ABV Vintage Bottle ½ Bottle CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE, “Clos du Mont Olivet”, Domaine Sabon 15% 2017 25.75 This first division estate is one of the best known Chateauneuf properties. 16% 2016 23.75 12.85 15% 2015 22.35 12.50 14% 2014 23.75 CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE, Piedlong (name change from La Roquete) 14.5% 2016 28.98 14.5% 2015 26.50 14.5% 2014 21.20 14.5% 2013 20.50 CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE, Domaine La Roquete 14.5% 2008 18.50 14.5% 2004/05 18.50 CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE, 'Cuvee Tradition', “Chateau de la Gardine”, G. Brunel & Fils 14.5% 2015 27.75 70% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 15% Mourvedre, 5% Muscardin. Bursting with black fruits, exotic spices and hints of cocoa. Fine silky tannins with flavours of black liquorice and violets. The palate has silky tannins. CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE, L’Accent de la Roquete, “Domaine La Roquete” 14.5% 2005/06 29.90 Rich, spicy and full bodied with potential for cellaring. (Very limited availability) CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE, Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe, “La Crau” 14.5% 2016 41.95 Relatively soft, with substantial depth, and a distinctive vanilla note, 14.5% 2015 40.50 always long lived. 14.5% 2014 37.50 14.5% 2013 34.50 17.55 14.5% 2012 35.90 14.5% 2008 28.75 15.10 Please refer to page 37 for Rhone larger formats.

French Country Wines

DOMAINE DU TARIQUET have just celebrated their centenary in 2012. From the Artaud family in 1912 and their daughter Helene marrying Pierre Grassa, a hairdresser born in France to Spanish parents, begin the journey of restoring this property to its former glory. Thanks to their efforts the

vineyards once again began producing Bas-Armagnac brandies. In 1982 they start producing quality white wines. Two of their four children remain on the property and continue the tradition. The next generation are now winemakers themselves and will soon be writing the next chapter of the story...

French Country Wines White ABV Vintage Bottle BARON D'ARIGNAC, Colombard, IGP du Gers 11% 2017 5.35 PASQUIERS SAUVIGNON VERMENTINO, Vin de Pays d'Oc (S) 12% 2018/19 5.50 A wonderful and innovative blend from Southern France. A quite deliciously refreshing change from straight Sauvignon Blanc. Aromatic with a tangy and a more complete flavour. LOUIS ESCHENAUER SAUVIGNON BLANC, Vin de Pays d'Oc (S) 12% 2018 5.75 JP CHENET, Colombard Chardonnay 11% 2017 5.85 CLASSIC UGNI BLANC COLOMBARD, Domaine Tariquet, Famille Grassa (S)10.5% 2017 6.25 Ugni Blanc 45%, Colombard 35%, Sauvignon 10%, Gros Manseng 10%. Superbly intense for a dry fruity white, its bouquet reveals floral and citrus aromas with nice touches of tropical fruit. Light and well-balanced, this wine is a thirst-quenching pleasure. SAUVIGNON BLANC, Domaine Tariquet, Famille Grassa (S) 11.5% 2018 6.88 100% Sauvignon Blanc. A distinctive bouquet with fine intense floral notes, some minerality, and the underlying suggestion of ripe grapes. Fresh and refined with an attractive intensity. Ideal as an aperitif. CHARDONNAY, Domaine Tariquet, Famille Grassa (S) 12.5% 2018 7.05 Delicate and well structured, fresh and intense at entry, rich flavours then give way to pleasant toasty notes. Shades of vanilla oak underline the Chardonnay’s well-rounded palate and aromatic intensity. Rich, round and very fresh on the palate. SAUVIGNON BLANC, Les Maries, Domaine de la Baume 13% 2018 8.15 An aromatic bouquet with a scent of lime, pink grapefruit, and a hint of asparagus. Well balanced and an excellent freshness on the palate.


French Country Wines (continued) White (continued) ABV Vintage Bottle RESERVE GROS MANSENG, Domaine Tariquet, Famille Grassa 12% 2016 8.58 Gros Manseng 40%, Chardonnay 30%, Sauvignon 20%, Semillon 10%. After 6 months in barrel, the four varieties are blended together and kept at low temperature for about a year. The wine offers a multitude of complex, mellow notes of fruit and oaky vanilla, peach and exotic fruit. COTE CHARDONNAY SAUVIGNON, Domaine Tariquet, Famille Grassa 11.5% 2017 8.90 50% Chardonnay & 50% Sauvignon Blanc. The successful alliance between two identities. Two opposing characters, Chardonnay and Sauvignon, merge in a wave of astonishing flavours thanks to an original and unique blend. The mineral character of the Sauvignon is subtly reinforced by the roundness of the Chardonnay. AMPLITUDE GROS MANSENG, Domaine Tariquet, Famille Grassa 12.5% 2017/18 9.45 Amplitude is produced exclusively from the indigenous Gros Manseng grape variety. Vinified as a dry white wine, it offers fresh and fruity notes of great aromatic strength. The successive citrus, exotic fruit and white flower aromas are intensified by its complexity and tension. An elegant and unusual wine of great Amplitude. PICPOUL DE PINET, Gerard Bertrand (NEW) 13% 2018 10.95 A complex nose, full of citrus and floral notes combined with white peach and exotic fruit layered with hints of honey. The palate is rich with zesty fruit and a livewire acidity which keeps your taste buds tingling. The finish is remarkably crisp, fresh and long. Please refer to page 38 for French Country larger formats. Rose LOUIS ESCHENAUER CINSAULT ROSE, Vin de Pays d'Oc (S) 11.5% 2016 5.75 JP CHENET, Grenache Cinsault Rose 12% 2017 5.85 'ROSE DE PRESSE', Domaine Tariquet, Famille Grassa (S) (Limited availability) 11.5% 2016/17 6.62 A beautiful shade of pomegranate red with exquisite bouquet, both subtle and fresh on the palate. 40% Merlot, 40 % Syrah and 20% Tannat. Mild spicy notes lead to a delightful duo of wild raspberry and flower petals. Rich, full bodied and fresh on the palate. PINOT NOIR ROSE, Les Vignes d'Heloise, Domaine de la Baume 12.5% 2017 8.15 Intense, vine peach and citrus. Full of freshness and perfectly balanced. Great aperitif with a few aromatic olives and preserved tomatoes. This rose goes nicely with seasonal salads, marinated sardines or grilled lamb chops. For dessert with strawberries. Mouth-watering and delicious. COTES DE PROVENCE, “Chateau de la Deidiere”, Famille Fabre 12% 2018/19 9.25 50% Grenache, 30% Cinsault, and 20% Syrah from 55 hectares borded by olive groves. White fruits with a hint of spice. Round and well balanced. COTES DE PROVENCE, Domaine Saint Andrieu (Limited availability) 12% 2018/19 10.50 43% Grenache, 27% Cinsault, 24% Syrah and 6% Mourvedre. Pink lychee, delicate nose with notes of peach and exotic fruits. The palate is harmonious, balanced and offers a well rounded wine with hints of white fruits. Perfect summer drinking! 'BY.OTT', Cotes de Provence Rose (Very limited availability) 13% 2018 13.85 75% Grenache, 25% Cinsault and Syrah. The blends originate from select vineyards in Cotes de Provence that have been chosen to ensure that the wine is characterised by fruit and freshness, with added finesse and complexity. RIMAURESQ, Cru Classe Rose, Cotes de Provence 13% 2018 15.35 ROSE CŒUR DE GRAIN, Chateau Mireille, Domaines Ott, Cotes de Provence 13.5% 2017/18 21.95 An expression of a blend of various grapes typical of the Cotes de Provence appellation: Grenache, the majority grape, chosen for its full-bodied texture, Cinsault for its well-known softness and Syrah for its fruity roundness. Very pale pink with golden, orange and even vermilion tints. Its bouquet reveals fresh fruit (mango, melon) punctuated with lemony notes. On the palate, its freshness develops through citrus aromas around a resolutely mineral core before ending with a subtly persistent finish.


French Country Wines (continued) Red ABV Vintage Bottle PASQUIERS SHIRAZ, Vin de Pays d'Oc 13.5% 2017 5.45 Aromas of juicy cherry, plum and blackberry. The palate is succulent and spicy with mouthfuls of lush, ripe berry fruit flavours with a touch of coffee and spice. BARON D'ARIGNAC, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pays D'Oc IGP 13% 2018 5.50 LOUIS ESCHENAUER MERLOT, Vin de Pays d'Oc (S) (NEW) 13.5% 2018 5.65 LOUIS ESCHENAUER CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Vin de Pays d'Oc (S) 13.5% 2018 5.65 JP CHENET, Cabernet Syrah 13% 2017 5.85 LES VOLETS MALBEC, Pays de L'Haute Vallee de L'Aude 13.5% 2018 6.15 A true French classic, even if one does not immediately associate Malbec with wines of France. A mid-weight harmonious wine, an expression of purity and youthful fruitiness. MERLOT SYRAH, Domaine du Mage, Famille Grassa 12.5% 2017 6.62 Although this started out as an exclusive label for a UK wine company this now shows a great example of a sort of a link between two excellent wine regions associating the talent of the Merlot (Bordeaux) and the Syrah (Languedoc). A full wine, vivid and structured, rich enough to accompany dishes with character. Plenty of fruit on the nose and a hint of spice. MERLOT, Grand Chataignier, Domaine de la Baume 14.5% 2018 8.10 100% Merlot produced in the Languedoc Roussillon region. A deep purple shade of red. Very expressive with aromas of wild strawberries and peppermint. Full and fruity. SYRAH, Tete de Cuvee, Domaine du Mage, Famille Grassa (NEW) 13% 2017 8.75 100% Syrah, produced only when the conditions of the vintage are favourable. A fruity and elegant red, aged in barrels, with a lovely spicy finish. CHATEAU PINERAIE, Cahors Tradition 13% 2016 10.15 Malbec 85% & Merlot 15%. Cahors has been an established winemaking area for centuries and a Latin manuscript dating from 1456 shows that the Burc family were already landowners around Cahors at that time. 5th generation vigneron, Jean Luc Burc now shares the running of this 50-hectare estate near Puy-L'Eveque with his daughters Anne and Emmanuelle. Elevated to Chateau status, a top-notch wine worthy of its awards. SAINT CHINIAN, Gerard Bertrand (NEW) 13% 2018 10.95 Gerard Bertrand is one of the most outstanding winemakers in the South of France, where he owns numerous estates among the most prestigious crus of Languedoc-Roussillon. Formerly the IWC Red Winemaker of the Year and Wine Enthusiast's European Winery of the Year, he is known locally as the "King" of the Languedoc. A rich bouquet of red forest fruits with hints of thyme and rosemary lingering in the background. The palate is supple and round with soft grained tannins neatly framing the fruit. The finish is long with mineral overtones. 50% Mourvedre, 50% Syrah. Please refer to page 38 for Southern France larger formats.

Germany Mosel Saar Ruwer ABV Vintage Bottle PIESPORTER MICHELSBERG, Schmitt Sohne 10% 2018 5.60 MOSEL RIESLING KABINETT, Schmitt Sohne (Blue Bottle) 9.5% 2018 6.62

Austria

WEINGUT RABL is located in the prestigious Kamptal-Donau wine region of Austria. The estate is a byword for wines of the highest quality. The winery enjoys a vine growing tradition dating back to 1750. Now under the careful eye of Rudolf Rabl Jr. the estate comprises 100 hectares of the best hillside vineyards in and around Langenlois. The Kamp Valley has a unique microclimate and rich soils with an abundance of minerals. Rudolf Rabl combines

these natural resources with sustainable practices in the vineyard and modern winemaking techniques to produce a multi-award winning range of complex wines. In 2019, Weingut Rabl was awarded the IWSC Trophy for White Wine Maker of the Year.

GRUNER VELTLINER, “Loss”, Kamptal, Weingut Rabl (NEW) 12% 2018 9.65 Located in the prestigious Kamptal-Donau wine region of Austria, Weingut Rabl is a byword for wines of the highest quality. The winery enjoys a vine growing tradition dating back to 1750. Spicy grapefruit with tropical fruit notes on the palate through to a mineral, crisp finish with classic hints of white pepper.


Italy

MASI is the history of a family and its vineyards in Verona, part of the Veneto. The name itself derives from the Vaio dei Masi, the small valley purchased at the end of the XVIII century by the Boscaini family, still its owners today. Masi now has lands in the best terroir sites of the Venetian

regions with vineyards and historic estates. Since 1973, Masi has collaborated with the Conti Serego Alighieri family, descendants of the poet Dante, on their estates in Valpolicella.

Masi, directed today by Sandro Boscaini, is a family company dating back seven generations. Its strength lies in its highly motivated and highly skilled staff, loyal to the company, working in the disciplines of marketing, viticulture and winemaking. They work together in the Technical Group, whose goal

it is to preserve and bring up to date the viticultural and winemaking inheritance of the Venetian regions. Masi staff are ambassadors for their homeland all over the world.

Italy White ABV Vintage Bottle PINOT GRIGIO PRINCIPATO, I.G.T. Cavit (Pavia) (S) 12% 2018 5.18 'GPG' GARGANEGA PINOT GRIGIO DELLE VENEZIE, “Ancora” (S) 12.5% 2018 5.20 PINOT GRIGIO, “Ancora” (Pavia) (S) 12% 2018 5.25 SOAVE, “Gabbia D'Oro” (Veneto) 11.5% 2018 5.28 PINOT GRIGIO DELLE VENEZIE, Casteltorre (Veneto) 12% 2018 5.28 PINOT GRIGIO, I.G.P., Il Caggio (S) 12% 2018 5.55 PINOT GRIGIO, “Terrazze Della Luna” (Trentino) 12.5% 2018 6.58 Cavit is a modern and forward-thinking co-operative group in the mountainous Trentino region of northeast Italy whose 11 cellars are responsible for a massive 60% of the region's wine production. A weightier and more serious Pinot Grigio from Trentino's high altitude vineyards. Stone fruit, apple and floral nose. VERDICCHIO DEI CASTELLI DI JESI, “Ruviano”, Monte Schiavo (Marche) (S) 12% 2018 6.92 MIOPASSO FIANO, IGP Terra Siciliane (Sicily) 12.5% 2018 7.15 The perfectly ripened grapes combine with crisp, citrus acidity, to give this wine a lovely balance. Fresh and floral with touches of honey, Miopasso Fiano is perfect chilled as an aperitif and wonderful with a plate of seafood. GRILLO FEUDO ARANCIO, Mezzacorona, DOC Sicilia (Sicily) 13% 2018 7.90 Produced in Acate, in the province of Ragusa. This variety prefers typically sandy terrain that is sloped and gets a lot of sunlight. Deep straw yellow. An aroma distinctly tropical with notes of mango and papaya, that blends with inklings of jasmine and white flowers. Balanced and harmonious with a delicate acidity. VERDECA 'TALO', San Marzano (Puglia) (NEW) 12.5% 2018 7.90 In 1962, 19 vine growers from San Marzano whose families had farmed the land for generations, combined their efforts to establish 'Cantine San Marzano'. A refreshing, dry Verdeca that shows a richness of aromatics- white flowers, crisp green apple and a hint of honey. Full flavoured, with a creamy texture and a thirst-quenching finish. CAPARRONE PECORINO, Colline Pescaresi, Az. Agr. Contesa (Abruzzo) 12.5% 2017 8.35 Delicate floral, stone fruit and citrus aromas lead on to a palate with fresh peach notes backed by a textural minerality, nutty characters, and crisp acidity. One of Italy's most interesting and increasingly fashionable varieties. SANTA TRESA 'RINA IANCA' GRILLO VIOGNIER, IGP Terra Siciliane (Sicily) 13% 2016 8.50 Rina Ianca means “white sand” in Sicilian dialect, reminiscent both of Sicily’s stunning coast line and the light, sandy soil found in the vineyard where they grow their white grapes. A bouquet of tropical fruits, with hints of vanilla. The palate is beautifully balanced between ripe fruit and racy acidity, resulting in a wine which has plenty of character. GAVI, “La Battistina” Unoaked, Estate Wine (Piemonte) 12.5% 2018 9.25 25 hectares of south facing vineyards. Aromatic, zesty nose with apple, lime and kiwi notes. Weighty fruit and a ‘zippy’, citric acid mouth-watering feel. Refreshing and delicious with appetisers and light fish courses. GAVI DEL COMMUNE DI GAVI, 'Nuove Quadro', La Battistina, 13% 2018 10.50 Estate Wine (Piemonte) 100% Cortese grapes from a small plot at the foot of the Battistina hill which lies within the Gavi sub-zone. An enticing nose of white peach and pear. Fresh and light with zesty citrus notes and crisp acidity. Really top-quality Gavi, complex and enchanting. SOAVE CLASSICO, “Levarie”, Az. Agr. Masi (Veneto) 12% 2017 11.28


Italy (continued) Rose ABV Vintage Bottle PINOT GRIGIO PRINCIPATO ROSE, I.G.T. Cavit (Pavia) (S) 12% 2018 5.18 PINOT GRIGIO ROSE, “Ancora” (Pavia) (S) 12% 2018 5.25 PINOT GRIGIO ROSE, I.G.P. Il Caggio (S) 12% 2018 5.55

Red MERLOT DELLE VENEZIE, “Casteltorre” (Veneto) 11% 2017 5.05 SANGIOVESE DI PUGLIA, “Ancora” (Puglia) (S) 12.5% 2016 5.18 NERO D’AVOLA, Boccantino (Sicilia) 13% 2018 5.48 MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO, Il Caggio (Abruzzo) (S) 12.5% 2016/17 5.62 CHIANTI D.O.C.G. Cavatina (Bordolese) (Toscana) 12.5% 2018 5.75 MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO, “Ancora” (Abruzzo) 13% 2018 5.82 CHIANTI D.O.C.G. Il Caggio (Toscana) 13% 2017 6.75 This medium-bodied, aromatic wine is true red in colour. Sour red cherries on the palate are complemented well by leafy aromas and an earthy smokiness. CORVINA, Cantina di Negrar (Veneto) 12.5% 2016 7.10 Ruby red colour with garnet hues. Spicy aroma with hints of vanilla and Amarena cherries. Soft and round with gentle tannins that blend seamlessly with the wine’s texture. A long, spicy finish completes the wine profile. MIOPASSO NERO D'AVOLA, IGP Terra Siciliane (Sicily) 14% 2017 7.15 Deep, purple/red with an incredibly intense nose featuring black pepper and spices. The palate offers layers and layers of fruit with bursts of dark berry fruit, offering excellent balance and complexity, with a soft, long finish. PRIMITIVO 'IL PUMO', Salento, San Marzano (Puglia) (NEW) 13.5% 2018 7.68 The vineyard is approximately 100 metres above sea level, with high average temperatures and medium-low rainfall. An intense aroma of plum, cherry and spice, with hints of rosemary and vanilla. A full-bodied wine, soft and balanced, full of ripe fruit flavours in an easy drinking style. SALICE SALENTINO 'IL PUMO', San Marzano (Puglia) (NEW) 13.5% 2016 7.68 Salice Salentino DOP comes from the Apulia region that makes up the south-eastern corner of Italy. Located between two seas, the Adriatic and the Ionian, the vineyards are situated on land where vines and olive trees flourish side by side. Negroamaro 85%, Malvasia Nera 15%. An intense bouquet of cherry, savoury plum and spicy notes combined with an attractive hint of Mediterranean herbs. Full bodied with a generous flavour and a pleasantly fresh finish. NERO D'AVOLA FEUDO ARANCIO, Mezzacorona, DOC Sicilia (Sicily) 13% 2017 7.90 From 100% produced in Sambuca di Sicilia, in the province of Agrigento, where rich, mature, and structured Nero d’Avola is obtained. Deep ruby-red with pleasant reflections of violet. Intense and covered, notes of currant stick out, wild strawberries, and pomegranate. Soft and velvety. SANTA TRESA FRAPPATO, IGP Terra Siciliane (Sicily) 12.5% 2017 8.50 In a corner of Sicily, Frappato is the grape of choice and has been grown in the countryside around Vittoria for centuries. Often a revelation to wine drinkers, Frappato is elegant and refreshing – surprisingly more delicate than many of the muscular reds of Sicily, yet full of character. In Vittoria it is often slightly chilled, a served with grilled fish. The bouquet is fresh and lively, reminiscent of wild strawberries and delicate sweet spices. The palate is smooth and long, with hints of spice. VALPOLICELLA, Montresor (Veneto) 12.5% 2018 8.70 Corvina 70%, Rondinella 20%, Molinara 10%. A classic Valpolicella. Juicy cherry balanced with subtle herbaceous notes, fresh and lively. BARBERA D’ALBA, Azienda Vinicola Patrizi (Piemonte) 13% 2018 8.98 BARDOLINO CLASSICO, “Frescaripa”, Az. Agr. Masi (Veneto) 12% 2016 10.20 Sometimes described as the Beaujolais of Italy, this wine offers uncomplicated drinking. VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO, Ripasso, Montigoli (Veneto) 13.5% 2017 10.30 Powerful and complex aromas of morello cherry, almond, cinnamon and wood smoke give an attractive first impression to this wine. The palate unveils an array of heady red fruit, musk, spices and vanilla. A generous wine as Ripasso should be. CHIANTI CLASSICO, “Villa La Pagliaia” (Toscana) 13% 2017 10.45

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Italy (continued) Red (continued) ABV Vintage Bottle ½ Bottle SANTA TRESA CERASUOLO DI VITTORIA RESERVA, DOCG Sicilia (Sicily) 13% 2017 10.65 In 2005 Cerasuolo di Vittoria became Sicily’s first Dominazione Origine Controllata e Garantita wine, the highest stamp of quality that can be given to an Italian wine. As a blend of Vittoria’s Frappato grape variety and Sicily’s Nero d’Avola, Cerasuolo di Vittoria could not be more typical of their terroir. The bouquet is of dark, ripe berries. The palate is soft, with well-rounded fruit, reminiscent of blackberries and damsons. This is an elegant wine, with a certain finesse and a lovely long finish. PRIMITIVO DI MANDURIA 'TALO', San Marzano (Puglia) (NEW) 14% 2017 11.85 A rich and opulent wine with vibrant flavours of ripe cherries and plums combined with subtle overtones of cocoa and vanilla. This wine has a velvety texture, softened by the warmth of the Primitivo grapes; brambly fruits on the palate and a persistent sweetness on the finish. VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO, “Bonacosta”, Az. Agr. Masi (Veneto) 12% 2017 12.85 7.45 The Veronese ‘classic’ from Masi. A small house, individual, supremely reliable. CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA, “Villa La Pagliaia” (Toscana) 13.5% 2015 13.88 Hand-picked grapes come only from Villa la Pagliaia’s 350-400m altitude vineyards in the Chianti Classico zone. Archetypal Chianti with brambly, bitter cherry fruit, cedary, spicy back note, and well merged tannins. Elegant and characterful with great potential. 100% Sangiovese. CAMPOFIORIN, Vino Tipico Veronese, Az. Agr. Masi (Veneto) 13% 2015 14.60 Produced using the ‘Ripasso’ technique. Fairly soft style with excellent fruit and body. BAROLO, “Flori”, Araldica (Piemonte) 14% 2014 15.30 Araldica is Piemonte’s largest and most progressive co-operative yet retains a small, family run company feel. A beautifully supple, finely structured entry level Barolo. AMARONE CLASSICO DELLA VALPOLICELLA, Montigoli (Veneto) 15% 2015 17.70 Intense garnet red, with a bouquet of black cherries and prunes with some floral notes and sweet spice aromas. Rich and full bodied with structured yet velvety tannins. BROLO DI CAMPOFIORIN, I.G.T., Az. Agr. Masi (Veneto) 14% 2015 17.75 The term ‘Brolo’ refers to a vineyard surrounded by stone walls. BAROLO, Azienda Vinicola Patrizi (Piemonte) 14% 2014 18.95 Characterised by a strong bouquet, a typical garnet colour, good body, and slightly austere finish. GUIDALBERTO, Tenuta San Guido (Toscana) 14% 2016 35.25 Essentially the second wine of Sassicaia. Merlot, Cabernet and Sangiovese blend. BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO CAMPOGIOVANNI, Az. Agr. San Felice (Toscana)13.5% 2014 35.30 Immaculately maintained vineyards in Catelnuovo Berardenga, which lies adjacent to its sister property Villa la Pagliaia. Classic expressions of high quality Sangiovese, great balance and depth. AMARONE CLASSICO DELLA VALPOLICELLA, “Costasera”, Masi (Veneto) 15% 2013 37.75 The popular Verona speciality. Warm, smooth and deliciously rich and ripe. LE SERRE NUOVE, Tenuta dell’Ornellaia (Toscana) (Limited availability) 13.5% 2014 46.25 The ‘second’ wine of Ornellaia, first produced in 1997. Please refer to page 39 for quarter bottles.

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Spain

C.V.N.E., or to give it its full name, Compania Vinicola del Norte de Espana (The Northern Spanish Wine Company) was established on the 24th of March 1879 in Haro, Rioja. Set up by two brothers, Eusebio and Raimundo Real de Asua, their aim was to capitalise on the flourishing new trade in wine.

C.V.N.E. is based in the traditional neighbourhood of the station, in the heart of the Rioja wine region. Historically, some of the oldest wineries of Rioja Alta established themselves here in order to benefit from the ease of transport via rail to the port of Bilbao, the most efficient form of transport in those

days. By 1900, the winery had an extraordinary ageing capacity of 80,000 bottles, which was most unusual at the time, as most wineries sold their wines as soon as possible. C.V.N.E. is still controlled by the direct descendants of the founding family. Now in its fifth generation, the company has been

quoted on the Madrid stock exchange since 1997. C.V.N.E. farms half of its grape crush. The remainder is purchased from long term growers.

BODEGAS MIGUEL TORRES was founded by Jaime and Miguel Torres in 1870 and has always been one of the most consistently quality-orientated wineries in Spain as well as one of the largest and most innovative. Miguel A Torres currently presides as the President of the company. He studied

enology and viticulture in Burgundy and Montpelier has been responsible for pioneering a number of technological advances within Spain and later on in Chile. With a portfolio of great depth; from the more accessible styles to wine blended with rediscovered varieties; all have the Torres hallmark of

quality. With exciting developments in their Spanish portfolio as well as vineyards in Chile and California, Torres takes its innovative and stylish winemaking techniques to produce premium wines across the globe.

LA BASCULA is the name given to the Spanish wine range produced by Ed Adams MW and Bruce Jack. The term means weighing scales, and represents the balance between indigenous Spanish varieties and modern winemaking. The philosophy is small volumes and really high quality. The wines are produced to truly represent excellent value for money and really show off the areas they come from. The result is fine, ripe, concentrated wines. La

Bascula started life with just two wines in the range, both Monastrell based red wines from Jumilla, south-east Spain. They now offer a full range with recent additions from Rioja, Catalonia and an exquisite dessert wine from near Alicante.

Spain White ABV Vintage Bottle BORSAO MACABEO, Bodegas Borsao (Campo de Borja) (S) 12.5% 2017 5.50 DIEZ SIGLOS DE VERDEJO, Rueda (S) 13% 2017 7.12 Formed in 2010, Diez Siglos is a collective of around 70 small to medium growers. Complex aromas of fresh grass, nettle and passion fruit, tangerine oil and citrus. A rounded and complex palate, delicately mirroring the nose, with savoury hints and bitter marmalade to finish. VINA SOL, Torres (Penedes) (S) 11.5% 2017/18 7.70 The origin of this wine dates back to the registration of the SOL brand in 1907, on the same day as Coronas was registered. However, Vina Sol as we know it today was born in 1962 when Miguel Torres produced a small amount of the Parellada variety in the hills of the Upper Penedes. Parellada, a traditional white grape, is what gives Vina Sol its distinctive fresh fruitiness. Intense, with outstanding notes of flowers and ripe fruits, combined with delightful touches of citrus. VINA ESMERALDA, Torres (Penedes) (S) 11.5% 2016/18 8.15 In the mountainous area of the Upper Penedes, the more delicate and aromatic white grape varieties are grown. Moscatel and Gewurztraminer form the basis for Vina Esmeralda, an exceptionally delicate and strikingly fragrant wine. An intense wine with flowery notes, long aftertaste and silky finish. MONOPOLE, Cune (Unoaked) (Rioja) 13% 2018 8.42 Made entirely from white Viura grapes, hand harvested at optimum ripeness. A cold skin maceration produces excellent aromatic extraction and, after pressing. Bright straw yellow colour with hints of green. Fine citrus and floral aromas, some grapefruit and orange blossom. A long fresh, appealing finish.


Spain (continued) White (continued) ABV Vintage Bottle CATALAN EAGLE WHITE, Garnacha Blanca Viognier, La Bascula (Catalunya) 14% 2017 9.22 60% Garnacha Blanca, 25% Viognier & Roussanne 15%. A delicate floral nose with white stone fruit and grapefruit. The palate has more stone fruit and citrus, with more precise flavours of pear and melon and minerality, with warm spice and savoury notes. The wine has a rich texture and is wonderfully integrated. ALBARINO, Orballo, Bodegas La Val (Rias Baixas) 13% 2018 9.72 La Val is a relative newcomer who, since the bodega was founded 20 years ago, has grown to become one of the largest vineyard owners in Rias Baixas, with over 90 hectares. As a result, this is one of the most reliable sources of good quality, moderately-priced Albarino. ALBARINO, Atlantic Way, La Bascula (Rias Baixas) 13% 2019 10.90 Atlantic Way takes its name from the maritime pilgrim trail to Santiago de Compostela that runs just past the cellar front door. The wine is made at the excellent Pazo de Cilleiro cellar, which is all of 4 kilometres from the Atlantic Ocean shoreline. The bodega works with around 80 contracted growers and only makes wines from the Albarino grape. Cold fermented in stainless steel and then with 5 months’ contact with the fine lees, this glorious, crisp wine undergoes no malolactic fermentation. It has a delicious lime and mineral character and is perfect now but will also age well for at least 2 years. ALBARINO, Pazo de Barrantes (Rias Baixas) 13.5% 2016 16.10 In the heart of the Salnes Valley in the Rias Baixas, the Creixell family, owners of the famous Marques de Murrieta Rioja estate, created Pazo de Barrantes. Mineral, lemony flavours. Ideal with any kind of seafood, white fish and rice dishes. Please refer to page 38 for Spain sweet wine. Rose BORSAO ROSADO, Bodegas Borsao (Campo de Borja) (S) 13.5% 2018 5.38 100% Garnacha. Delicate pink colour, with aromas of strawberry jam.

Red BORSAO GARNACHA, Bodegas Borsao (Campo de Borja) (S) 13.5% 2018 5.50 Juicy bramble and cherry fruit and fresh redcurrants dominate this generous, easy drinking wine. Supple tannins balanced by good acidity and blackberry notes, with a hint of liquorice and black pepper. VEGA DEL RAYO, Tempranillo, Vinedos de Solarena (Rioja) 13% 2017 6.52 VEGA DEL RAYO, Vendimia Seleccionada, Vinedos de Solarena (Rioja) 13% 2017 7.15 Tempranillo 70%, Mazuelo 20% and Graciano 10%. Classic style of Rioja which combine modern fruit with real substance and quality at sensible prices. Spicy, ripe plum and cherry aromas with a deep colour. Brilliant quality and exceptional value, a real crowd pleaser! CAMPO VIEJO, Tempranillo (Rioja) 13.5% 2017 7.38 SANGRE DE TORO, Torres (Penedes) 13.5% 2017 8.10 Deep ruby colour with a hint of ochre. Rich complex Mediterranean aromas with exuberant notes of spices and blackberries. Velvety tannins are noted on the palate with elegant flavours of liquorice and small dark forest fruits. TURRET FIELDS, Monastrell Shiraz, La Bascula (Jumilla) 14.5% 2015 8.70 75% Monastrell & 25% Syrah. A characteristically rich and powerful Monastrell-based red. Deeply perfumed with black cherry, damson and blueberry aromas, spice and black pepper. The palate is abundant with ripe juicy fruit, soft approachable tannins, hints of violet and more spice. The finish has an almost chocolate texture and a fresh vibrant character. CORONAS, Torres (Penedes) 13.5% 2015 8.80 The Torres family decided to make this wine more than 100 years ago. Ideal with red meats, creamy cheeses and traditi

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